1820
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Murder of Archbishop Sharpe is a 1820 ink by William Allan, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a dramatic scene of a group of people gathered around a figure on the ground, with one person standing over them, possibly holding a weapon. The scene is set against a backdrop of hills and a cloudy sky. The figures are dressed in clothing that appears to be from the 17th or 18th century. In the foreground, a figure lies on the ground, while others gather around, some of whom appear to be in distress. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and drama. The artist's use of pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on the artist who created this work, look up Allan, William.
Sir William Allan (1782 – 23 February 1850) was a Scottish historical painter known for his scenes of Russian life. He became president of the Royal Scottish Academy and was made a Royal Academician.
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