James Sharples (portrait painter)

James Sharples
Born
James Sharples

1751 or 1752
Lancashire, Kingdom of Great Britain
Died1811
New York City, U.S.
Known forPainting, Pastelist
MovementPortrait, Silhouette

James Sharples (1751 or 1752, in Lancashire – 26 February 1811, in New York City) was an English portrait painter and pastelist, who moved to the United States in 1794. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1779.

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