James Ward R.A Landscape With Saddled Donkey And Resting Dog Rowlandson Portrait of The Honourable Diana

Portrait of The Honourable Diana Walpole Née Grosset

William Boxall entered the Royal Academy schools in 1819

37 by 42 cms

Oil on canvas

with collection label of Ambrose Heal

James Ward R.A Landscape With Saddled Donkey And Resting Dog Rowlandson Portrait of The Honourable DianaJames Ward R. A. 1769 1859 Landscape with a saddled donkey and a resting dog. Oil on canvas, relined, some areas of flaking and retouching. 41 x 51. cms James Ward is often referred to as the greatest British animal painter of the early 19th century. A prodigy, early in his career he was commissioned to create a series of animal portraits for the Board of Agriculture, leading to his reputation as a skilled animal artist. Wards abilities led to a