About Joseph Henry Sharp
Lived 1859 – 1953 (aged 93). Joseph Henry Sharp was an American painter.
Joseph Henry Sharp (September 27, 1859 – August 29, 1953) was an American painter and a founding member of the Taos Society of Artists, of which he is considered the "Spiritual Father".
In 1885 he traveled to Europe with John Hauser, another Cincinnati artist, who studied with him at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.
Sharp returned to Cincinnati where he married Addie
Studio Sharp built a two-story house with studio near the chapel. His historic studios in Taos are maintained as part of The Couse/Sharp Historic Site at 146 Kit Carson Road by The Couse Foundation, which offers scheduled and private tours. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties.
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Who was Joseph Henry Sharp?
American artist (1859-1953)
When was Joseph Henry Sharp born?
Joseph Henry Sharp was born on 27 September 1859 in Bridgeport.
When did Joseph Henry Sharp die?
Joseph Henry Sharp died on 29 August 1953 in Pasadena.
What was Joseph Henry Sharp's occupation?
Joseph Henry Sharp was a painter.
What nationality was Joseph Henry Sharp?
Joseph Henry Sharp was American.
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