The Rev. William Ward (1762-1838) Bishop of Sodar and Man
Unknown [name retired]
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
circa 1820
Materials
Watercolour
Measurements
203 x 152 mm (8 x 6in)
Order this imageCollection
Montacute House, Somerset
NT 597994
Summary
Watercolour. Portrait of the Rev. William Ward (1762-1838), Bishop of Sodar and Man by unknown artist. Half-length, turned slightly to right, gazing at spectator, his right hand on a book showing a small blue silk bookmark hanging from the top; in short powdered wig, a rochet with balloon sleeve and black tippet. Background composed of a small red drape across top left. Paired with a portrait of his wife, Ann Hammersley.
Makers and roles
Unknown [name retired], artist