J.Q.A. Ward c. 1858

This graphite drawing titled "J.Q.A. Ward" is a portrait of the renowned American sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward by William de Hartburn Washington, executed circa 1858. The artist, known for his portraiture and landscape paintings, depicts Ward in a casual pose, holding a pipe. The drawing captures Ward's likeness with detail and conveys his thoughtful expression. This work exemplifies Washington's mastery of drawing and is an important documentation of a prominent figure in American art history.