Who painted Johnson Mundy, Sculptor?

Johnson Mundy, Sculptor was painted by John Quincy Adams Ward in 1857.

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Johnson Mundy, Sculptor is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Johnson Mundy, Sculptor?

Johnson Mundy, Sculptor is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Johnson Mundy, Sculptor

John Quincy Adams Ward , 1857

Johnson Mundy, Sculptor is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist John Quincy Adams Ward. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Created in 1857, this drawing bears the title Johnson Mundi, Sculptor.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Johnson Mundy - Brooklyn/57; center verso in graphite by unknown hand: by JQ A Ward / from his notebook

About this work

Overview

Created in 1857, this drawing bears the title Johnson Mundi, Sculptor. It is rendered in pen and brown ink applied over a graphite underdrawing on wove paper. The work is attributed to the American sculptor and illustrator John Quincy Adams Ward, known for his contributions to 19th‑century figurative art.

Technique & Style

The piece combines a light graphite sketch with precise pen work, the brown ink adding depth and tonal variation. Executed on wove paper, the medium allows for fine line control while retaining a subtle texture. Ward’s handling of line and shading reflects the academic drawing practices of his era, emphasizing form and volume.

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Artist

John Quincy Adams Ward

John Quincy Adams Ward (June 29, 1830 – May 1, 1910) was an American sculptor, whose most familiar work is his larger than life-size standing statue of George Washington on the steps of Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City.