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Lot Essay
Two related drawings are at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester and Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. They were probably drawn at Joshua Brookes' Academy between circa 1801 and 1805.
Joshua Brookes (1761 - 1833) was an anatomist and naturalist who held small classes on comparative anatomy. Various artists including Ward attended these, which cost less than the course run at the Royal Academy. For a small additional fee, students were able to attend additional classes held three times a week, examining the anatomy of the horse and the dog. At these classes they were able to dissect and draw the animals (see J. Munro, James Ward, R.A. 1769 - 1859, Cambridge, 1991, p. 7).
We are grateful to Edward Nygren for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.
Joshua Brookes (1761 - 1833) was an anatomist and naturalist who held small classes on comparative anatomy. Various artists including Ward attended these, which cost less than the course run at the Royal Academy. For a small additional fee, students were able to attend additional classes held three times a week, examining the anatomy of the horse and the dog. At these classes they were able to dissect and draw the animals (see J. Munro, James Ward, R.A. 1769 - 1859, Cambridge, 1991, p. 7).
We are grateful to Edward Nygren for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.