James Ward (Irish artist)

Ward was an important figure in the Irish and British art scene in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Besides being the author of influential textbooks, Ward was an innovative teacher who taught and inspired a generation of Irish artists.

The twelve frescoes consist of eight scenes from the early history of Dublin, and four heraldic panels representing the four provinces of Ireland.

[citation needed] On retirement, James Ward went first to England, and then to the home of his daughter in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

[citation needed] Ward authored numerous books, many becoming standard teaching texts and widely translated.