The Earth Stopper

James Ward

1794 or shortly thereafter

The Earth Stopper by James Ward

Medium

black chalk heightened with white on brown laid paper

Dimensions

overall: 20.5 x 14.7 cm (8 1/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of William B. O'Neal

Accession Number

1995.52.189

About the Artist

James Ward

James Ward was a prolific engraver, known as the most important animal painter of his generation in England. His work is characterized by subjects that are very animated, typically including horses, dogs or wild animals in agitated emotional states, the sense of movement being reinforced by vigorous brushwork and strong colors. His compositions are set in sweeping landscapes and dramatic skies, in...

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