Dorothea Sharp facts for kids
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Dorothea Sharp
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Dorothea Sharp 1940
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| Born | 1874 Dartford, England
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| Died | 17 December 1955 (aged 80–81) London, England
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| Education | Regent Street Polytechnic |
| Known for | painting |
| Movement | Impressionism |
| Awards | RBA Bronze Medal, 1931 |
| Elected | Society of Women Artists (1908) Royal Society of British Artists (1907) Royal Institute of Oil Painters (1922) |
Dorothea Sharp (1874 – 17 December 1955) was a talented British artist. She was best known for her beautiful landscape paintings. She also painted many natural scenes of children playing.
Life and Career
Dorothea Sharp was born in Dartford, Kent, England. She started her art training when she was 21 years old. She used some money she got from an uncle to attend the Richmond art school. This school was run by C. E. Johnson.
After that, she studied at the Regent Street Polytechnic art school. Famous artists like George Clausen and David Murray admired her work there. Later, she traveled to Paris, France. In Paris, she first saw the paintings of Impressionist artists. She was especially inspired by Claude Monet. This experience greatly changed how she painted. She started using a bright, free, and spontaneous style. She continued to use this style for the rest of her life.
In 1903, Dorothea joined the Society of Women Artists. By 1908, she became a full member. She even served as the vice-president for four years. She also became a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1907. In 1922, she joined the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
Sharp showed her art at The Royal Academy for many years, from 1901 to 1948. In 1933, she had her first solo art show at the Connell Gallery. This show was a big success! Harold Sawkins, who edited The Artist magazine, called her "one of England’s greatest living woman painters."
During the 1920s and 1930s, Sharp traveled around Europe to paint. She visited places like Cassis in France. She also painted in England, in towns like Bosham and St Ives, Cornwall. In St Ives, she met another artist named Marcella Smith. They became lifelong friends. In 1928, Sharp was made an honorary member of the St. Ives Society of Artists.
Dorothea Sharp passed away on December 17, 1955. She was 81 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Dorothea Sharp para niños
