A Tiger disturbed while devouring his Prey.
Painted & Engraved by James Ward, Painter and Engraver in Mezzotinto to his Royal Highness the Price of Wales.
London. Publish'd June 1st, 1799. by James Ward & Co. No.6 Newman Street.
Mezzotint. 480 x 610mm.
Lion reminiscent of George Stubbs strealthily approaches a dramatically styled tiger determined to protect its prey. A prolific artist, James Ward. R.A (1769-1859) was one of the finest animal, portrait and landscape painters of Regency England. Brittle, pious, and argumentative, Ward worked well into the mid-19th century, creating dynamic compositions that epitomized Romanticism. He was devoted to the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, and emulated them more than any of his contemporaries.
Frankau 79.
[Ref: 6465] £620.00
London. Publish'd June 1st, 1799. by James Ward & Co. No.6 Newman Street.
Mezzotint. 480 x 610mm.
Lion reminiscent of George Stubbs strealthily approaches a dramatically styled tiger determined to protect its prey. A prolific artist, James Ward. R.A (1769-1859) was one of the finest animal, portrait and landscape painters of Regency England. Brittle, pious, and argumentative, Ward worked well into the mid-19th century, creating dynamic compositions that epitomized Romanticism. He was devoted to the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, and emulated them more than any of his contemporaries.
Frankau 79.
[Ref: 6465] £620.00