Tomb Of James Ward

The Tomb of James Ward, who died in 1859, is located in Kensal Green Cemetery and was created by the sculptor J.H. Foley. It features a tall, arched surround made of Carrara marble, which contains a high-relief figure of the Muse of Painting. The arch was noted to be broken at the time of the survey in 1998. James Ward was a prominent late Romantic painter known for his landscapes and animal paintings, with his most famous work being the epic landscape titled Gordale Scar, housed in the Tate Gallery. The inscription on the tomb highlights his distinction as an engraver and later as an animal painter, noting that his works in the National Gallery and the British Museum showcase his significant talents in both fields.