James Ward - Artist

James Ward RA (23 October 1769 - 17 November 1859) was one of the outstanding English artists of the day, his singular style and great skill set him above most of his contemporaries, markedly influencing the growth of British art. Regarded as one of the great animal painters of his time, James produced history paintings, portraits, landscapes and genre. Ward started painting his own compositions around 1790 and, at first, was greatly influenced stylistically by his brother-in-law, the artist George Morland. Many of James ward's paintings can be found in museums and national trust houses.