James Bard
Painter

James Bard Net Worth

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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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 4, 1815
Birth Place New York
Age 204 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 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.

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