John Ward of Hull (1798–1849)

Description

John Ward of Hull (1798–1849) Tilbury Docks; and Greenwich Reachthe first signed with initials 'J. W.' (lower right to the wooden plank)oil on panel13 x 19.5cm, a pairProvenance:The Parker Gallery, London;St Helier Galleries Ltd, Channel Islands, Jersey,Ballykeel House, Hillsborough, Northern Ireland21 x 28cm framedBoth pictures are executed in oil on small wooden panels. The panels and paint layers are in a good stable condition overall. Both pictures have developed a network of even, fine age cracks which would have developed as the paint layer dried. The cracks have been overpainted and the paint has lightened with age, becoming more apparent. The varnish layers are slightly yellowed but even and glossy.