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William Sharp: Catalogue of the 2 Most Famous Paintings
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by William Sharp in our catalogue
Summary
Fruit and Flower Piece (1848) is recorded as the most famous painting of William Sharp; it is held by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Of the 2 works by William Sharp recorded in the catalogue, the 2 best known are listed below, each entry with its date, the holding museum and a note on the work.
1749 – 1824, London
Most works: Museum of Fine Arts
Entries 1 to 10: the most famous William Sharp paintings
William Sharp: holding museums
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by William Sharp | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 2 | Fruit and Flower Piece, Railroad Jubilee on Boston Common |
Questions frequently consulted on William Sharp's paintings
What is the best-known work of William Sharp?Display the answer
Fruit and Flower Piece (1848).
How many works by William Sharp does the catalogue record?Display the answer
The catalogue records 2 works by William Sharp.
Where are the principal works of William Sharp held?Display the answer
Principally in Museum of Fine Arts (Boston). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
Which paintings by William Sharp does the Museum of Fine Arts hold?Display the answer
Fruit and Flower Piece and Railroad Jubilee on Boston Common are among the 2 works on this page in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Biography of William Sharp
A skilled British engraver known for rich half-tints and detailed plates. Discover the exquisite artistry of William Sharp today.