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James WardEnglish, 1769–1859
The Earth Stopper
1794 or shortly thereafter · Drawing
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
This work belongs to the collection but is not currently on public display.
- Verified
- 13 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“The Earth Stopper” is a drawing by James Ward (English, 1769–1859), dated 1794 or shortly thereafter. The catalog places it within British, with occupation, male, and hunt servant among its subjects. It belongs to the collection of National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- James Ward
- Date
- 1794 or shortly thereafter
- Medium
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1995.52.189
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