Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000
Price Realized: $26,000 Includes buyer's premium
oil on canvas
14 x 18 inches
signed lower left
From a collection at The Beekman, 575 Park Ave
Richard Green, London, England label affixed to verso
overall good condition, with some very minor areas of craquelure
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frame dimensions: 17 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches, wood frame
Dorothea Sharp was an English artist known for her Impressionistic landscape and portrait paintings, particularly those depicting children and coastal scenes.
Dorothea Sharp was a notable proponent of the Impressionist style, her paintings exhibit the characteristic loose brushwork, vibrant colors, and emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere associated of the movement and in particular Claude Monet
Sharp gained acclaim for her ability to capture the innocence and playfulness of children in her works. Her paintings of children at play and in various outdoor settings are not only artistically significant but also offer a valuable window into the cultural and social aspects of the time.
As a female artist working during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Dorothea Sharp overcame gender barriers to pursue her artistic career. Her success and contributions serve as an example of a woman's ability to thrive in a predominantly male-dominated field.
Sharp was part of the Newlyn School, a group of artists associated with the Newlyn School of Art in Cornwall, England. This group played a crucial role in the development of British Impressionism. Sharp's work, along with that of her peers, contributed to the diversification and enrichment of British art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
