Edgar Melville Ward

Biography

Edgar Melville Ward's artistry blossomed in the mid-19th century, after he honed his skills under American masters and later immersed himself in the schools of Paris, where he drew inspiration from everyday life.

His genre scenes, whether depicting soldiers or domestic interiors, found favor at the Paris Salon and the National Academy, ensuring his work traveled beyond Atlantic shores while he remained devoted to capturing honesty in paint.