William Holbrook Beard

American · 1824–1900 · Painter, Printmaker

William Holbrook Beard was an American painter who is known best for his satirical paintings of beasts performing human-like activities. (Wikipedia)

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When Ignorance is Bliss--the Fox in the Chicken YardBrunk Auctions · Sep 2022$7,500≈ £6,585≈ €7,535Sign up to see

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