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JAMES WARD, R.A. (LONDON 1769-1859 CHESHUNT) (Lots 850-853) In a review of an exhibition of drawings by James Ward and Walter Greaves at Spink & Son in 1940, the writer was struck by the compass and variety of Ward's work. In his words James Ward is revealed as an artist of a far wider range than is usually attributed to him. In these sensitive and often charming drawings the cross-currents of the English art of the period make themselves felt (see E. G. Phillips, 'Drawings by James Ward and Walter Greaves', Burlington Magazine, LXXVI, no. 446, May 1940, p. 166). For other works by James Ward, R.A. see Andrew Wyld: Connoisseur Dealer, Part I; Christie's, King Street, 10 July 2012, lots 112-118.

James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)

Study of Matilda Ward as a young child

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James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)
Study of Matilda Ward as a young child
signed with monogram and inscribed 'Matilda Ward.' (lower left)
pencil, on paper, unframed
6¾ x 4¾ in. (17.3 x 12.1 cm.); An unframed study of Emma Ward sleeping; A study of another Ward child; An unframed study of toys made by Rees Daniel, the blind toy-maker at Glastonbury; and An unframed study of an interior with figures celebrating, some signed with the artist's monogram and all by the same hand (5)

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