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 Grey (1868); Fortunes of Little Fritz (1871); Chatterton (1873); Defence of Lathom House (1874); Poet's First Love (1875); Ugly Duckling (1876); Princess Charlotte of Wales (1877); One of Last Lays of Burns (1878); Melody (1879).

WARD, JAMES, born in London, Oct. 23, 1769, died at Cheshunt, Nov. 17, 1859. Studied engraving under J. R. Smith, and afterwards served an apprenticeship under his elder brother, William James Ward, mezzotint engraver; practised as an engraver several years, but soon began to paint, imitating the manner of George Morland, his brother-in-law. In 1794 he was appointed painter and engraver to the Prince of Wales, and shortly afterwards devoted his talent entirely to the painting of animals, especially horses and cattle, in which he attained eminence. Elected an A.R.A. in 1807, and R.A. in 1811; contributed to Academies 287 works. His masterpiece is the Alderney bull, cow, and calf (Landscape with Cattle, 1820-22), purchased by the National Gallery for £1,500, which is said to have been painted in emulation of Paul Potter's celebrated picture at The Hague. The National Gallery also possesses by him: Cattle-Piece (1807), View of Harlech Castle, Gordale Scar in Yorkshire.—Art Journal (1849), 179; (1862), 169; Redgrave; Ch. Blanc, École anglaise; Portfolio (1886), 8, 32, 45.

WARNBERGER, SIMON, born at Pullach, near Munich, in 1769, died there in 1847. Landscape painter, pupil of Munich Academy, and studied nature in Austria and Italy. Member of Munich Academy, 1824. Works: Beech Wood (1820), National Gallery, Berlin; Morning Landscape, Ruins of Hermitage, Castle Falkenstein, Augsburg Gallery; Italian Landscape, two others, Schleissheim Gallery.—Nagler, xxi. 126.

WARRIOR, DEAD, Velasquez, National Gallery, London; canvas, H. 3 ft. 5 in. × 5 ft. 5 in. Commonly called Orlando Muerto (Dead Roland). The Paladin Roland, killed at battle of Roncesvalles by Bernardo del Carpio, is lying in his armour on his back, a skull and bones near his feet; above him is suspended a brass lamp, the flame of which has just gone out. Purchased at Pourtalès sale in 1865 for 37,000 francs. Authenticity doubtful. Old copy in collection of M. Cremer, Brussels.—Stirling, ii. 680; Gaz. des B. Arts (1865), xviii. 98; Curtis, 17.

WASHINGTON, GEORGE, portrait, Charles Wilson Peale, Gen. G. W. C. Lee, Lexington, Va. Three-quarters length, in uniform of a colonel of Virginia militia—blue coat with scarlet facings, scarlet waistcoat and breeches, and purple scarf over left shoulder. Painted in 1772; the first life-size portrait of Washington. Bust study, Charles S. Ogden, Philadelphia.—Johnston, Portraits of Washington (Boston, 1882).

By Charles Wilson Peale, Corcoran Gallery, Washington (on deposit). Washington at Princeton. Full-length, standing, in uniform of commander-in-chief, the left hand resting upon a cannon, the right, holding his chapeau, placed on his hip; the continental flag, a circlet of stars in a blue field, floats over his head, and captured British flags are on the ground beside him. Painted in 1778-79 by order of Congress, but left in the hands of the artist; taken to Europe; purchased in Paris by Comte de Menon, who returned it. Replicas: H. Pratt McKean, Philadelphia; Earl of Albemarle; Versailles Museum; others.—Johnston, Portraits of Washington (Boston, 1882).

By Rembrandt Peale, Vice-President's room, Capitol, Washington. Bust, citizen's dress, head turned to left. Purchased by Congress in 1832. Many copies.—Johnston, Portraits of W.

By Rembrandt Peale, Mount Vernon. Washington before Yorktown. Mounted