Evil
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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William Sharp
William Sharp (1749–1824) was an artist, born in London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Evil is a 1850 by William Sharp, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a close-up of a screaming face with wild, curly hair and a thick beard. The mouth is wide open, teeth bared, and the eyes are bulging. One hand clutches the edge of a dark, swirling cloth that frames the head like a hood. The title *Evil* suggests this might be a personification of fear or anger, but the artist didn’t label a movement. The lines are sharp and the shading is heavy, giving the face a dramatic, almost three-dimensional look. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
The print *Evil* by William Sharp, created in 1850, is an engraving on paper based on a work by Michelangelo. It is a proof impression with open letters, indicating an early stage of the printing process.
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William Sharp (1749–1824) was an artist, born in London.
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