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Discover James Bard (1815-1897), the meticulous chronicler of New York's maritime era. Explore his detailed paintings of steamboats & sailing vessels, offering a unique glimpse into 19th-century nautical life.

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Title: Illinois
Artist: James Bard
Year: 1837
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Nave Art
Corpus context: 19th century maritime , documenting commerce
Keywords: riverboat artwork , american scene art , 1837 painting

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