A Rocky Stream, ca. 1811, Graphite, Sheet: 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (24.8 x 34.3 cm), Drawings, James Ward (British, London 1769–1859 Chestnut, Hertfordshire), Best known for romantic paintings of animals, Ward was also a prolific draftsman. An apprenticeship to the engraver John Raphael Smith was followed by studies at the Royal Academy Schools, after which the artist made regular sketching tours around Britain to hone his technique (leaving 2,828 drawings in his estate)
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Rocky Stream, ca, 1811, Graphite, Sheet, 9 3/4 x 13 1/2, 24.8 34.3 cm, Drawings, James Ward, British, London, 1769–1859, Chestnut, Hertfordshire, Best, romantic paintings, animals, Ward, prolific draftsman, apprenticeship, engraver John Raphael, Smith, followed, studies, Royal Academy, Schools, artist, regular sketching, tours, Britain, hone, technique, leaving 2, 828 drawings, estate
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