Zenobia
1799
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
Zenobia is a 1799 by William Sharp, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This image shows a woman's head and shoulders, turned to the left. She wears a white dress with a dark belt and a decorative collar. Her curly hair is pulled back, and she wears a headpiece with a long, curved tail. The woman's face is serious, and her eyes look straight ahead. The background of the image is a light color, which helps the woman stand out. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you like this kind of art, you might enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.
The print *Zenobia* by William Sharp, produced in 1799, is a second-state impression on paper after a work by Michelangelo, with the title rendered in Greek characters. The plate’s earlier title and date were altered to reflect the new subject and year.
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William Sharp (1749–1824) was an artist, born in London.
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