Lot Essay
This early work shows Ward's already bravura handling of the medium and his deft ability to render animals.
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Cattle by a river
Details
James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)
Cattle by a river
signed and dated 'J. Ward 1798' (lower left)
oil on panel
17¾ x 23¾ in. (45.2 x 60.4 cm.)
Cattle by a river
signed and dated 'J. Ward 1798' (lower left)
oil on panel
17¾ x 23¾ in. (45.2 x 60.4 cm.)
Provenance
with Alfred L. Gates, 29 Duke Street; Christie's, London, 6 May 1955, lot 158 (20 gns. to Smith).
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1788.
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Please note that the exhibition history for this lot should read:
London, Royal Academy, 1798, no. 117.
London, Royal Academy, 1798, no. 117.
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Alexandra McMorrow
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