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George Johann Scharf

George Johann Scharf (1788–1860) was a painter, illustrator and draftsperson.

Also recorded as George Sharf; George, the elder Scharf; George, le vieux Sharf; George Scharf the Elder; George, I Scharf.

George Johann Scharf in brief

Born
1788
Died
1860
Known for
painter, illustrator, draftsperson, art historian, lithographer, watercolorist and miniaturist
Place of birth
Mainburg
Contents

Overview

Born at Mainburg in 1788, died at London in 1860.

In detail

the recorded working language is German and English.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, painting and art history.

Work by George Johann Scharf is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Yale Center for British Art and Bruce Castle.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Johann Scharf”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5541103: George Johann Scharf

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