1894
oil
canvas
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
School Rules is a 1894 oil by William Holbrook Beard, a American Impressionism work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
This painting depicts a group of anthropomorphic animals, including a fox, rabbit, and pig, standing in a line. They are all dressed in human clothing, with the exception of a small boy who is standing at the end of the line. The animals appear to be in a school setting, with a man in a red coat sitting on a bench to the left. The animals seem to be waiting for something, possibly a teacher or a lesson. The atmosphere is somewhat tense, with the animals looking at each other nervously. The man in the red coat appears to be observing the scene with interest. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to check out William Holbrook Beard.
William Holbrook Beard (April 13, 1824 – February 20, 1900) was an American painter who is known best for his satirical paintings of beasts performing human-like activities.
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