Edward Matthew Ward: A Victorian Narrative Painter of British History Born: Pimlico, United Kingdom (1816) Died: 1879 Edward Matthew Ward RA was a prominent English Victorian narrative painter celebrated for his monumental murals within the Palace of Westminster. These works depict significant episodes from British history, spanning the tumultuous period of the English Civil War to the Glorious Revolution. Beyond these large-scale commissions, Ward’s career encompassed a diverse range of subjects, reflecting his evolving artistic interests and engagement with contemporary social and p…