Title
Richard Ward
Object Type
Creator
Date
circa 1722
Description
Richard Ward (1689-1763) was born in Newport and served as Governor of Rhode Island (1740-43). He was the father of Mary Ward Flagg and half-brother of Henry Collins. His eldest son, Thomas, was Redwood Library’s first Secretary and brother-in-law of the Library’s founder, Abraham Redwood.
Medium
oil paint on canvas
Extent
48 1/4 x 38 in. (122.5 x 96.5 cm)
Collection
Source
Gift of the family of Countess Gladys Moore Vanderbilt Széchényi
Identifier
PA.094
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