Summary
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]
James Henry Beard | |
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| Born | April 22, 1812 |
| Died | October 20, 1893 (aged 81) Flushing, Queens, New York |
| Nationality | English/Scottish |
| Education | Self-taught |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Portrait painting |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
The Illustrious Guest (1847)
See also edit
- William Holbrook Beard, his brother
References edit
- ^ "Beard, James Henry". S9.com. August 6, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- ^ "Cincinnati Art Galleries, LLC". Cincinnati Art Galleries, LLC. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "James Henry Beard - Artwork Examples - Artist Images". Askart.com. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- ^ ""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.
External links edit
- "Westward Ho! : DePauw University - University Art Collection". Palni.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
- Artwork by James Henry Beard