Four studies of Ben Lomond, Scotland

Details

James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)
Four studies of Ben Lomond, Scotland
all variously signed, three inscribed with locations and two dated 'August 18-19 1805'
pencil on paper, one watermark 'JWHATMAN'
10 x 17 ½ in. (25.4 x 44.5 cm.); and smaller

Provenance

Probably by descent in the artist’s family to Edith Winifred Jackson, Ward’s great granddaughter;
Thomas H. Knowles, 1932, and by descent to his son
T.W. Knowles, 1956, by whom given to
Prudence Summerhayes Turner, a descendant of the artist, and by descent in the family to the present owner.

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Lot Essay

Ward depicted these sites and surrounding areas on several occasions during his trip to Scotland in August 1805.

We are grateful to Dr. Edward J. Nygren for his help in cataloguing this group of drawings.

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