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James Henry Beard

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James Henry Beard
Born(1812-04-22)April 22, 1812
Buffalo, New York
DiedOctober 20, 1893(1893-10-20) (aged 81)
Flushing, Queens, New York
NationalityEnglish/Scottish
EducationSelf-taught
Known forPainter
MovementPortrait painting
The Young Itinerant (1846)

James Henry Beard (April 22, 1812 – October 20, 1893) was an American painter who specialized in the genre of portraits. He was elected as a member of the National Academy of Design in 1872.[1]

Early life

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Beard was born in Buffalo, New York on April 22, 1812 and later died in Flushing, Queens, New York in 1893. The son of English and Scottish immigrants, Beard's artistic interest and recognition of his capability took no time to blossom. It was after the Beard family's relocation to Ohio that he began the serious pursuit of honing his artistic capabilities.

Ohio

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Beard began with a variety of techniques such as watercolor and pastel. It was in Painesville, Ohio that Beard studied under Jarvis Frary Hanks.[2] His preferred genre of art was portrait painting; Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams, and Don Quixote are just a few of the figures he chose to depict.

New York

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In 1846, at the age of 32, Beard returned to New York in order to get his work noticed. Two years later, his work paid off, as he was inducted into the National Academy of Design. In 1870 he decided to make New York his permanent home. It was in New York City that he began his series of representations of dogs and cats that he is known for.[3]

Artwork

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The Illustrious Guest (1847)

  • Westward Ho (1850)
  • Peep at growing danger (1871)
  • The Widow (1872)
  • Mutual Friend (1875)
  • Parson's Pets (1875)
  • Attorney and Clients (1876)
  • Out All Night (1876)
  • There's Many a Slip (1876)
  • Consultation (1877)
  • Don Quixote (1878)
  • Sancho Panza (1878)[4]
  • It is very Queer, isn't it (1885)[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Beard, James Henry". S9.com. August 6, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  2. ^ "Cincinnati Art Galleries, LLC". Cincinnati Art Galleries, LLC. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  3. ^ Sheldon, George William (November 26, 1881). American Painters: With One Hundred and Four Examples of Their Work Engraved on Wood. D. Appleton. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via Internet Archive.
  4. ^ "James Henry Beard - Artwork Examples - Artist Images". Askart.com. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  5. ^ ""It is Very Queer, Isn't It?" | James Henry Beard | Crystal Bridges Museum Collection". Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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