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Edward Matthew WARD (1816-1879) Oil On Canvas

Sold for $275 at The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc. on Jul 10, 2019.

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Oil painting on canvas attributed to Edward Matthew WARD (British, 1816-1879). Artwork depicts three figures, two seated men and a standing woman with basket. Canvas is set in carved, pierced gesso over wood frame. Verso Of frame has information on artist in center of canvas frame, along with writing in the upper left corner, possibly reads ‘Signed on Bowed Head.’ Artwork measures approx 22.5 inches in height by 19.25 inches in width with frame. Frame includes picture lamp with cord. Lamp has not been tested. Some minor surface wear of frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, collectible fine art. ‘Edward Matthew Ward RA (1816 – 1879) was an English Victorian narrative painter best known for his murals in the Palace of Westminster depicting episodes in British history from the English Civil War to the Glorious Revolution.’ (Info from Wikipedia) 7

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