[William Holbrook Beard] 1860s

This 1860s carte de visite photograph by J.T. Upson depicts William Holbrook Beard, an American painter known for his humorous animal paintings. The portrait captures Beard in a relaxed pose, leaning against a column, wearing a long coat and holding his hat in his hand. The image is a valuable record of a significant American artist during the 19th century, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.