James Bard | |
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_by_Bard.jpg) America, oil on canvas by James Bard, 1851. | |
| Born | James Bard October 4, 1815 New York City |
| Died | March 26, 1897 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | None |
| Known for | Oil painting Watercolor painting |
James Bard (1815–1897) was a marine artist of the 19th century. He is known for his paintings of watercraft, particularly of steamboats. His works are sometimes characterized as naïve art. Although Bard died poor and almost forgotten, his works have since become valuable. Bard had a twin brother, John (1815–1856) and they collaborated on earlier works.