Archibald MacNeal Willard 1836– 1918 was an American painter who was born and raised in Bedford, Ohio Willard joined the 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1863 and fought in the American Civil War. Willard painted "The Spirit of '76" in Wellington, Ohio after he saw a parade pass through the town square.Willard's most famous work is The Spirit of '76 (previously known as Yankee Doodle) which was exhibited at the Centennial Exposition. The original is believed displayed in Abbot Hall (Marblehead, Massachusetts) as Williard painted several variations of the now-famous scene.

"Spirit of '76 Mice" - Original painting sold. Water Color, 4" x 6" Based on the "Spirit of '76" by Archibald MacNeal Willard c. 1875 United States Department of State This original watercolor is available for sale. To purchase contact: alanfbeck@earthlink.net "Sigmouse Freud" signed, limited edition print (100) Printed using archival ink and paper. 4" x 6" print in 5" x 7" mat. $20.00 (Large copyright notice shown above does not appear on your print) (Prices above include shipping in U.S. only)

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