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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". Sharp was one of the earliest European-American artists to visit Taos, New Mexico, which he saw in 1893 with artist John Hauser.
Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) was an American painter who specialized in portraits of Indians and scenes of Indian life. He founded the Taos artists' colony in New Mexico and had works at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
- September 27, 1859
- August 29, 1953
Joseph Henry Sharp (27 September 1859 – 29 August 1953) lived a long life and had a prolific career as a painter best known for his realistic portrayal of the American Indians. However, recent writing illuminates his significant body of work of still life painting as well.
Sharp left behind thousands of paintings, an unparalleled visual record of the Native American. The National Cyclopedia of American Biography neatly describes his work: " His paintings express a strange poetic note, rare sense of beauty, and rich tonal perception."
Learn about Joseph Henry Sharp, a leading figure of the Taos Society of Artists who portrayed Native American life and landscapes of the American Southwest. Explore his biography, works for sale, and past lots at Sotheby's.
Henry Sharp may refer to: Henry E. Sharp (c.1850–c.1897), American stained glass maker. Henry Sharp (actor) (1889–1964), played the role of Abe Steiner in A Face in the Crowd. Henry Sharp (cinematographer) (1892–1966), American director of photography in motion pictures and television.
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Joseph Henry Sharp is widely considered to have been the “Spiritual Father” of the Taos Society of Artists. He was the first painter to visit New Mexico, before Phillips and Blumenschein made their historic wagon trip.
