Louisa Sharpe was a British miniature painter who was one of four gifted sisters.
10 Facts About Louisa Sharpe
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Louisa Sharpe had three sisters, Eliza Sharpe, Charlotte Sharpe and Mary Ann Sharpe who all became artists.
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Louisa Sharpe was said to be the most talented of the four female artists in the family.
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Louisa Sharpe had nearly thirty paintings accepted at the Royal Academy starting in 1817.
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From 1829 Louisa Sharpe was elected to the Watercolour Society.
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Louisa Sharpe created sentimental and commercial images including poets and people in costume.
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Louisa Sharpe's work appeared in Heath's 'Book of Beauty' and in The Keepsake annual for 1832.
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Louisa Sharpe married Professor Woldemar Seyffarth in 1834 and she moved to live with him in Dresden.
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Louisa Sharpe still painted and her work was exhibited in London as her husband had his own business to conduct in Britain.
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Louisa Sharpe had two daughters and one, Agnes Seyffarth exhibited her pictures.