Three landscape studies, one at Chiseldon, Wiltshire; one study of a cave; and two of trees

Details

James Ward, R.A. (London 1769-1859 Cheshunt)
Three landscape studies, one at Chiseldon, Wiltshire; one study of a cave; and two of trees
all variously signed, one inscribed and dated 'Chisseldon Wilts/ Aug 18th 1822' (lower left) and one inscribed with the artists shorthand
five pencil, one with green and grey wash, one pencil, pen and brown ink
7 ¼ x 10 ½ in. (18.5 x 26.7 cm.)

Provenance

Probably by descent in the artist’s family to Edith Winifred Jackson, Ward’s great granddaughter;
Thomas H. Knowles, 1932, and by descent to his son
T.W. Knowles, 1956, by whom given to
Prudence Summerhayes Turner, a descendant of the artist, and by descent in the family to the present owner.

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Lot Essay

There are several other drawings done at Chiseldon at the same time; one is at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester.

We are grateful to Dr. Edward J. Nygren for his help in cataloguing this group of drawings.

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