Who created "The Runaway Match"?

The Runaway Match was created by William Holbrook Beard in 1877.

Is "The Runaway Match" in the public domain?

Yes, The Runaway Match is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Runaway Match

William Holbrook Beard

1877

Medium

Painting

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase

Accession Number

1977.55

Tags

Architecture Interiorweddingmonkey

Art Historical Context

**The Runaway Match** (1877) by William Holbrook Beard captures whimsical scene of anthropomorphic mischief in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection This oil painting depicts monkeys dressed in human attire, staging what appears to be a clandestine wedding or elopement within an architectural interior. Beard's signature style—detailed realism applied to animals mimicking human folly—transforms the canvas into a satirical tableau, blending humor with sharp social commentary. Painted during America's Gilded Age, the work reflects the era's fascination with romantic escapades and clas...

The Runaway Match

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