1867
Repose (George Sharp, 1867)
Repose is an artwork by George Sharp (1802–1877). It dates from 1867. It is kept at National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin City, Ireland. It measures 51 × 42 cm.
- 1867
- 51 × 42 cm
- National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City
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StatsRepose: catalogue record
- Title
- Repose
- Artist
- George Sharp (1802–1877)
- Artist born in
- Dublin, Ireland
- Date
- 1867
- Dimensions
- 51 × 42 cm
- Where to see it
- National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City, Ireland
Where is Repose kept?
National Gallery of Ireland
Dublin City, Ireland
Origins and History of the National Gallery of Ireland The foundations of the National Gallery of Ireland were laid in 1854 with the signing of the National Gallery of Ireland Act. This establishment emerged from the vision of John Edward Pigot, a barrister who acted as the moving spirit behind the proposal. He was the son of David Richard Pigot, who served as the Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.
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Repose: image files and credit line
George Sharp, Repose (1867), National Gallery of Ireland. Public domain.
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High-resolution image licenceFrequently asked questions: Repose
Where can I see the original "Repose" by George Sharp?
You can see the original "Repose" at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City, Ireland.
What is the creation date of "Repose" by George Sharp?
The creation of "Repose" by George Sharp is dated 1867.
What size is "Repose" by George Sharp in real life?
The recorded dimensions of "Repose" by George Sharp are 51.0 x 42.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
Can the image of "Repose" by George Sharp be freely reproduced?
Regarding copyright, "Repose" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Which artist is "Repose" attributed to?
"Repose" was created by George Sharp. The information on this page describes George Sharp's original work.
What was George Sharp's age when "Repose" was created?
George Sharp made "Repose" at the age of 65. The artist was born in 1802 and the work is dated 1867.
What explains the copyright situation of "Repose" by George Sharp?
The copyright status of "Repose" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1877.
Did "Repose" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Repose" is held in Ireland, while George Sharp was born in Ireland.
George Sharp: biography
1802–1877, Ireland
George Sharp
The Irish Hand in Mid-Century Narrative George Sharp remains a figure defined by the specificities of his era rather than the grandiosity of a movement. Born in Dublin, Ireland, his life spanned the first half of the nineteenth century, a period that demanded a certain technical precision in visual storytelling. He was a painter who understood the weight of a subject, whether it was a landscape or a figurative scene. His work does not rely on abstraction to make a point; instead, it relies on the directness of the image to communicate a specific moment or a particular mood.
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