john quincy adams ward was a renowned american sculptor, born on june 29, 1830, in urbana, ohio. he is best known for his larger-than-life-size standing statue of george washington on the steps of federal hall national memorial in new york city.
early life and education
ward's interest in three-dimensional forms was encouraged by a neighbor and local potter, miles chatfield. he spent several years working on his family farm and later studied at the national academy of design in new york city. ward also trained under the well-established sculptor henry kirke brown.career
ward's career as a sculptor was marked by significant contributions to american art. some of his notable works include the indian hunter, a 9-foot tall stylized representation of one of the pilgrims, and george washington, a larger-than-life-size standing statue on the steps of federal hall national memorial. ward was also known for his realistic and detailed sculptures, often depicting historical figures and events. notable works:- the indian hunter, a sculpture now housed at the amon carter museum of american art in fort worth, united states.
- george washington, a statue located on the steps of federal hall national memorial in new york city.
- study for the apotheosis of washington in the rotunda of the united states capitol building, a painting by constantino brumidi, which can be found at https://WahooArt.com/art.nsf/art_en?open&query=study+for+the+apotheosis+of+washington+in+the+rotunda+of+the+united+states+capitol+building.
