James Ward (1769–1859)

• Was a British painter and engraver.
• Born in London.
• Known especially for his depictions of animals and large-scale landscapes.
• Born to James and Rachael Ward, and younger brother of William Ward the engraver.
• He was apprenticed to an engraver at age 12 and trained as a mezzotinter before turning to original compositions around 1790.
• James Ward was first married to Mary Ann Ward (no known relation) in 1794, and after her death to Charlotte Fritche in 1827 (supposedly a relative of his first wife).
• In 1830, Ward moved to Cheshunt (Hertfordshire) with his second wife, but he continued to work, particularly on religious themes.
• A stroke in 1855 ended his work, and he died in poverty.
• Ward died in Chestnut, Hertfordshire.
• The displayed painting is a crop from: James Ward, Self-Portrait, 1830.
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