William Sharp

1749 - 1824

Factsheet

  • Top 3 works:
    • Fruit and Flower Piece
    • Railroad Jubilee on Boston Common
  • Museums on this site: Museum of Fine Arts
  • Born: 1749, London, United Kingdom
  • Died: 1824
  • Top-ranked work: Fruit and Flower Piece
  • Art period: Early Modern

Questions & Answers

Can I explore William Sharp's works by color spectrum?

William Sharp's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

How is William Sharp's career divided into periods?

A chronological account of William Sharp's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Can I browse William Sharp's works by mood?

William Sharp's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

Is there a 3D virtual tour of William Sharp's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of William Sharp presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

Self-test

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Where was William Sharp born?
Question 2:
Who was William Sharp's teacher?
Question 3:
Which artist's unfinished plate of 'Landing of Charles II' did Sharp complete?
Question 4:
To which organization was Sharp a member, leading to questioning by the Privy Council?
Question 5:
Which prophetess did Sharp bring from Exeter to London and support financially?