John’s work is defined by its realism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Freedman
John Quincy Adams Ward (American, 1830–1910)

Wagon with Eight Horses Being Hitched
John Ward English, 1798-1849

Brooklyn Bridge
Henry Ward Ranger American, 1858–1916

Inside of a Country Alehouse
William Ward (English, 1766-1826) after George Morland (English, 1763-1804)

Julien Levy in Hans Richter's "Dreams that Money Can Buy"
Sheila Ward active mid-20th century

Walton
James Ward English, 1769-1859

Portrait of Mrs. James Ward Thorne
Virginia Keep Clark American, born 1878

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

Augustus John, Hampshire, England
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Saint John the Evangelist
Paolo Farinati Italian, 1524-c. 1606

The Duchess of Richmond
George Raphael Ward (English, 1798-1879) after Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830) published by Thomas McLean (English, active c.1790-1860)

Mixteca Series #1
Evelyn Svec Ward (American, 1921–1989) United States, Ohio

Target
Jasper Johns American, born 1930

Corpse and Mirror II
Jasper Johns American, born 1930

Buildings
John Marin American, 1870-1953

Oaxaca Series #3
Evelyn Svec Ward (American, 1921–1989) United States, Ohio

Head of Executioner, from John Evelyn's Sculptura
Richard Houston Irish, about 1721–1775 After Prince Rupert of the Rhine German, 1619-1682

Viento y Sol (Wind and Sun)
Evelyn Svec Ward (American, 1921–1989) United Stated, Ohio

The Fountain, Villa Torlonia, Frascati, Italy
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Nude on a Table
John Currin American, born 1962