Edward Matthew Ward ( 1816 - 1879 ) was a British painter. Edward Matthew Ward s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 349.36 USD for Young Jessica from Moore`s poem in 2003 to 58973.54 USD for The Last Parting of Marie Antoinette and her Son in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.