Boy Carrying a Pail on His Head 

James Ward, a prominent British artist known for his animal paintings and landscapes, also created evocative sketches like this one. "Boy Carrying a Pail on His Head" is a simple yet captivating study of a young working-class individual, capturing the realism of daily life in a straightforward, almost journalistic manner. The boy's posture and the heavy pail he carries suggest the burdens of his labor, while the artist's subtle use of color and detail gives a sense of the boy's humanity and resilience. Ward's work often focused on everyday subjects and this piece demonstrates his keen eye for capturing the nuances of working-class life in 19th-century England.