1867
Repose (George Sharp, 1867)
Repose comes from the hand of George Sharp (1802–1877). It dates from 1867. It is kept at National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin City, Ireland. It measures 51 × 42 cm.
- 1867
- 51 × 42 cm
- National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City
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StatsRepose at a glance
- Title
- Repose
- Artist
- George Sharp (1802–1877)
- Artist born in
- Dublin, Ireland
- Date
- 1867
- Dimensions
- 51 × 42 cm
- Where to see it
- National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City, Ireland
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Where is Repose on view?
National Gallery of Ireland
Dublin City, Ireland
Origins and History of the National Gallery of Ireland The foundations of the National Gallery of Ireland were laid in 1854 with the signing of the National Gallery of Ireland Act. This establishment emerged from the vision of John Edward Pigot, a barrister who acted as the moving spirit behind the proposal. He was the son of David Richard Pigot, who served as the Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.
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George Sharp, Repose (1867), National Gallery of Ireland. Public domain.
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Where is "Repose" by George Sharp on display today?
The original "Repose" by George Sharp is held at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City, Ireland. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "Repose" by George Sharp created?
The creation of "Repose" by George Sharp is dated 1867.
What size is "Repose" by George Sharp in real life?
The recorded dimensions of "Repose" by George Sharp are 51.0 x 42.0cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.
Is "Repose" by George Sharp in the public domain?
Regarding copyright, "Repose" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Who is the artist behind "Repose"?
"Repose" was created by George Sharp. The information on this page describes George Sharp's original work.
What was George Sharp's age when "Repose" was created?
George Sharp was 65 years old when creating "Repose" in 1867. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1802.
What explains the copyright situation of "Repose" by George Sharp?
"Repose" by George Sharp is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and George Sharp died in 1877.
Did "Repose" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of George Sharp is Ireland, and the museum holding the original of "Repose" is in Ireland.
George Sharp, the painter
1802–1877, Ireland
George Sharp
The Irish Hand in Mid-Century Narrative George Sharp remains a figure defined by the specificities of his era rather than the grandiosity of a movement. Born in Dublin, Ireland, his life spanned the first half of the nineteenth century, a period that demanded a certain technical precision in visual storytelling. He was a painter who understood the weight of a subject, whether it was a landscape or a figurative scene. His work does not rely on abstraction to make a point; instead, it relies on the directness of the image to communicate a specific moment or a particular mood.
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