Jane Evans (1826-1906) (after John Singer Sargent)
William H. Ward (fl.1850-1899)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1 Mar 1899
Materials
Glass, paper, wood, metal and textile
Measurements
778 x 607 mm; 23 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16532
Summary
Print, engraving, Jane Evans (1826-1906) (after John Singer Sargent) by William H. Ward (fl.1850-1899). Seated portrait of a lady in a black dress with head resting on hand. Above is printed; London Published. March 1st 1899 by William H Ward (and)Co Ld. Copyright. Below the picture is printed; Engraved by Wm. H. Ward, (and) Co. Ld. London. from the painting by John S. Sargent. R.A. Print is signed in pencil on the left side of the mount below the image; J.S. Sargent. On reverse, wooden back plate, two metal hanging rings, one to each side of frame, remnants of cord attached to ring, printed paper label, black ink. Writing surrounding royal charter motif reads; FROST (and) REED. / BRISTOL. CLIFTON. / CLARE STREET. 47, QUEEN'S ROAD. / PICTURE FRAME MAKERS ARTISTS COLOURMEN (and) / ESTABLISHED / PRINT SELLERS. 1808 PICTURE DEALERS. Illegible number is handwritten in pencil, as is; Date 19/12/00. A second white paper label handwritten in black ink reads; Miss Jane Evans / of Eton College.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
William H. Ward (fl.1850-1899), engraver and publisher after John Singer Sargent, RA (Florence 1856 - London 1925), artist