James Bard was a 19th century painter known for his nautically-themed works, often classified as Naive art. He was born in October 4, 1815 and had a net worth of $145 million. His works, many of which featured steamboats, have been highly praised and remain popular to this day.
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💰 Net worth: $145 million (2024)
About
Nineteenth-century artist remembered for his nautically-themed paintings. His works, many of them images of steamboats, are often classified as pieces of Naive art.
Before Fame
When he was twelve years old, he collaborated with his twin brother, John, on the first of many jointly-produced steamboat paintings.
Trivia
In 1940, much of his artwork became part of the permanent collection at the Mariners' Museum in Eastern Virginia.
Family Life
He married Harriet DeGroot, a woman six years his senior. The couple had several children, only one of whom -- a daughter named Ellen -- survived past childhood.
Associated With
Shipping and railroad giant Cornelius Vanderbilt served as an artistic patron to both James and John Bard.
