Begging for Apples 1898

"Begging for Apples" (1898) by William Holbrook Beard is a humorous animal genre painting. Depicting a monkey in a red coat begging for apples from a bear and a wolf, the scene is set in a wooded landscape. The anthropomorphic animals and their exaggerated expressions create a whimsical and lighthearted atmosphere, typical of Beard's work. This painting is a testament to the artist's talent for capturing the essence of animal behavior and personality in a charming and playful manner.