Ferrets 

This charcoal drawing, "Ferrets," by English artist James Ward, showcases the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the animal's form and movement. Ward, known for his animal studies, often depicted wildlife with scientific accuracy, and this work is no exception. The artist's attention to the ferrets' musculature and fur texture, combined with the dynamic poses, creates a sense of life and movement within the composition. Ward's drawings played an important role in the development of his larger paintings, and his animal studies were highly sought after by collectors.