Alleyne Fitzherbert, Baron St. Helens (1753-1839) diplomat

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

William Ward was the son of James Ward, manager for a fruit and cider merchant. His younger brother, also named James Ward was a painter. Ward held the position of mezzotint engraver to the Duke of York from 1804 and engraver to the Prince of Wales from 1813. The following year he became an Associate Engraver of the Royal Academy. He died in 1826 at his home in Warren Street, London.

People

Alleyne, Baron St Helens Fitzherbert (1753 - 1839)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, 18th century costume, military uniform, coat of arms, Baron, diplomat, sword, column, curtain, table (as Subject)

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

John Westbrooke Chandler (1764 - 1804/1805)
William Ward (1766 - 1826)

Title

Alleyne Fitzherbert, Baron St. Helens (1753-1839) diplomat

Date

published 16 November 1795

Medium

Mezzotint

Acquisition

Purchased from F B Daniell & Son, October 1958

GAC number

4738