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Biography
William Holbrook Beard (1824-1900) was an American painter renowned for his whimsical animal paintings. He is best known for his humorous depictions of bears engaging in human activities. Using meticulous detail, Beard portrays his subjects with human-like characteristics, often in comical situations. His work, often described as "animal genre painting," captures a unique blend of realism and humor, inviting viewers to engage with the playful interactions of these anthropomorphized creatures in the wilderness.
Born
April 13, 1824
Birth place
Painesville / Painesville, United States
Died
February 20, 1900
Death place
New York City, United States
Deer on the Prairie
William Holbrook Beard
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Bulls and Bears in the Market
William Holbrook Beard
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For What was I Created?
William Holbrook Beard
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Divorce
William Holbrook Beard
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The Power of Death
William Holbrook Beard
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After Dinner Discourse
William Holbrook Beard
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Begging for Apples
William Holbrook Beard
1898
And the Sky was Full of Forms
William Holbrook Beard
1893
Phantom Crane
William Holbrook Beard
1891
Discovery of Adam
William Holbrook Beard
1891
Teddy's Christmas Greeting
William Holbrook Beard
1890
Owl
William Holbrook Beard
1889
The Disputed Way
William Holbrook Beard
1889
The Poker Game
William Holbrook Beard
1888
Art and Artists of Our Time
William Holbrook Beard
1888