Beard, William Holbrook, 1824-1900

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Birth 1824-04-13
Death 1900-02-20
Americans

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William Holbrook Beard (b. April 13, 1824, Painesville, Ohio-d. February 20, 1900, Brooklyn, New York), American painter, began his career as a portrait artist. He became famous for his animal paintings and the display of his keen sense of humor, especially his stories of human foibles told with rabbits, foxes, monkeys and especially bears.

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  • Artists
  • Painters

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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