John Quincy Adams Ward Handcrafted Solid Bronze Sculpture:"The Indian Hunter"
Artist: John Quincy Adams Ward
Title: "The Indian Hunter"
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 9.5" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : This striking bronze by John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910) demonstrates the technical mastery of an artist later dubbed "the dean of American sculptors." It depicts a Native American hunter, bow in hand, restraining his snarling hunting dog. "The Indian Hunter" derives from Ward's artistic exploration of that theme beginning in the late 1850s. He displayed the first version of this bronze at the Washington Art Association in 1859.
A life-size version of this bronze resides in a prominent location in New York City's Central Park, where it is a favorite among parkgoers. Our version is mounted onto a marble base, stands 9.5" high by 8.5" wide, and is finished with the deep, rich patinas for which Andevan Bronzeworks is known. It has been cast from the very finest bronze in our own art foundry in Southern California.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Title: "The Indian Hunter"
Medium: Genuine Pure Bronze - Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue)
Height: 9.5" (As each sculpture is individually made, sizes stated are approximate. Measurements of most works are from the bottom of the marble base to the highest point of the sculpture.)
Detailed Description : This striking bronze by John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910) demonstrates the technical mastery of an artist later dubbed "the dean of American sculptors." It depicts a Native American hunter, bow in hand, restraining his snarling hunting dog. "The Indian Hunter" derives from Ward's artistic exploration of that theme beginning in the late 1850s. He displayed the first version of this bronze at the Washington Art Association in 1859.
A life-size version of this bronze resides in a prominent location in New York City's Central Park, where it is a favorite among parkgoers. Our version is mounted onto a marble base, stands 9.5" high by 8.5" wide, and is finished with the deep, rich patinas for which Andevan Bronzeworks is known. It has been cast from the very finest bronze in our own art foundry in Southern California.
About the Sculpture: Made in the U.S.A. certified pure bronze. Featuring recasts of hundreds of significant bronzes. Setting the standard in hand cast bronzes in the superior Lost Wax Process (Cire Perdue). Clay to wax to bronze-the lost wax process is a method for changing a sculpture made of soft clay into a harder material such as bronze, which captures the most minute detail of the artists original work. Practicing in the same manner of the old world masters, with devotion to quality, fidelity and detail. Recasts may be made from originals, reproductions or sculptured after paintings. Our skillful artisans take pride in casting the best foundry bronze. The lost wax process has long been the preferred method of casting bronze sculptures for the finest museums, galleries and premier collections across the globe. There simply is no better way to create artwork in bronze that faithfully reproduces the original object.
Availability: This item will be "Direct Shipped" to you by our Foundry source. Bronze Sculptures are made to order by craftsman, so additional time is required. Depending upon the size and complexity of a piece, the entire process from start to finish may take up to 4 weeks for delivery.
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