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Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910) [Sketches of an angel offering peace between two warriors and two seated figures]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.004 Author/Creator: Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910) Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: circa 1830-1910 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.5 cm x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Grid sketch of an angel standing between two warriors, one about to smote the other, offering them peace. Grid on one side of paper. Reverse side has two seated women back to back. Graphite on wove paper. Sculpture design sketch.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

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