Attributed. to James Henry Beard (1811-1893), American painter of animals and portraits, 10 .75" x 9", "Young Boy with Dog", circa 1864, unsigned, modern gilt frame is 17" x 15.5". Attribution is based on the attached original backboard for the painting listing the artist, the date of 1864 and is marked "Presented to the Sanitary Fair, Brooklyn, NY" - as well as the invoice (attached to verso) for the piece from Pittsford Picture Framing Co., Pittsford, NY, Feb. 15, 1989. The Brooklyn Sanitary Fair took place in 1864. Condition: canvas has been lined, has replaced stretchers, only minor flecks of overpainting showing in the background under UV light, replaced modern gilt frame except for the gilt wood liner (shows slight 'wear') which is period to the work. Weight 4.3 lbs.