JOHN WARD DUNSMORE was born in 1856 near Cincinnati, Ohio. The work of this artist, while careful in detail, shows a rich quality of tone and colour. It is largely historical, with much material used from the American Revolution; he produced large groups of figures, well composed and fine in spirit. He has held his way undisturbed, reflecting little of the modern day manner. Dunsmore
received his training in France and returned to America to organize the Detroit Art Museum and School. As president of the American Water Color Society for many years, he has given freely of his time to bring the Society to its present high plane.