In 1883, Ford published his Etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California, and exhibited his works at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The hallmarks of Ford's images are exquisite brushwork and tonal mastery in all mediums, which make his works highly prized. Ford died in 1894 in Santa Barbara.
In 1883, Ford published his etchings of the Franciscan Missions of California, and displayed them at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. His work is renowned for its exquisite brushwork and tonal mastery across all mediums, making it highly sought after. Ford passed away in Santa Barbara in 1894.