john quincy adams ward was a renowned american sculptor, born on june 29, 1830, in urbana, ohio. he is best known for his larger-than-life-size standing statue of george washington on the steps of federal hall national memorial in new york city. early life and education ward's interest in three-dimensional forms was encouraged by a neighbor and local potter, miles chatfield. he spent several years working on his family farm and later studied at the national academy of design in new york city. ward also trained under the well-established sculptor henry kirke brown. career ward's career as a sc…