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Joseph Henry Sharp Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Joseph Henry Sharp · 1859 – 1953

Wolf Ear, (painting)

1900

A serious Native American man with a feathered hairpiece and necklace stares directly at the viewer in this 1900 oil on canvas portrait.

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Art Movement: Academic Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Comming Elk, Cheyenne (1898)

1898 · New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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The Harvest Dance of the Pueblo Indians by Joseph Henry Sharp, 1893

1893

Explore Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘The Harvest Dance,’ a vibrant 1893 oil painting depicting Pueblo Indian ritual. Admire its illustrative style & cultural richness – a unique piece of Taos Society art.

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Art Movement: Historical Illustration
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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White Swan, Joseph Henry Sharp

1900 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 35.88 x 25.4cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Chief Flat Iron (1905) by Joseph Henry Sharp

1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 45.72 x 31.11cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Joseph Henry Sharp, Little Wolf, (painting) (1900)

1900

Admire 'Little Wolf' by Joseph Henry Sharp – a poignant 1900 portrait of an Indigenous man in realistic style. Explore Taos Society art & Native American culture.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Quinnah, (painting), 1902, Joseph Henry Sharp

1902

Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘Quinnah’ (1902) is a striking portrait of a Plains Native American man. Explore this oil painting's realism, symbolic details & evocative style – a window into 19th-century America.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Do Ree Tah, (painting), 1900, Joseph Henry Sharp

1900

Discover ‘Do Ree Tah’ by Joseph Henry Sharp – a captivating 1900 portrait of an indigenous woman in Mexican style. Oil on canvas, rich impasto & realistic detail.

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Art Movement: Mexican Muralism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Two Leggins, Crow Chief, Joseph Henry Sharp

1900 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 46 x 31 cm

Explore Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘Two Leggings, Crow Chief’ (1900). A realistic portrait of a Crow chief, showcasing Native American culture & expressive brushwork. #NativeAmericanArt #Sharp #WesternArt

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Quinnah (1902) by Joseph Henry Sharp

1902 · original 46 x 31 cm

Explore Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘Quinnah,’ a 1902 oil portrait of a Native American man. Realistic detail & cultural symbolism in this captivating Western artwork.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Joseph Henry Sharp: Chief Spotted Elk

1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 46 x 31 cm

Explore Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘Chief Spotted Elk’ (1905), a poignant oil portrait of an Indigenous leader. Admire its realism & expressive brushwork, capturing Native American culture.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Blackfoot Girl, 1905, Joseph Henry Sharp

1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 35 x 25 cm

Explore Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘Blackfoot Girl’ (1905). A stunning oil portrait of a Native American woman in realism, showcasing impasto & cultural symbolism. Discover this captivating piece!

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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The Voice of the Great Spirit, (painting) by Joseph Henry Sharp

1906

Explore 'The Voice of the Great Spirit' by Joseph Henry Sharp – a stunning 1906 painting capturing Native American culture & spirituality. Admire its muted tones, geometric shapes & romantic style.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Apache Camp in Hondo Cañon, New Mexico – Joseph Henry Sharp

1920 · original 61 x 51 cm

Joseph Henry Sharp’s ‘Apache Camp’ (1920) captures a stunning New Mexico autumn landscape in Impressionistic style. Explore Native American culture & serene beauty of the Southwest.

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Art Movement: Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Portrait Of Louise Zaring

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Godiva Disrobing to Ride through Coventry (1887) by Joseph Henry Sharp

1887 · Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, Coventry · original 54 x 36 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Fountain Square Pantomime by Joseph Henry Sharp, 1892

1892 · original 101 x 152 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Running Horse, (painting) by Joseph Henry Sharp, 1897

1897

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Running Horse by Joseph Henry Sharp

1897 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 35 x 25 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Twilight (Hopi Girl) by Joseph Henry Sharp, 1896

1896 · original 51 x 41 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Twilight (Hopi Girl)

1896 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 51 x 41 cm

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Wolf Ear, Sioux (1900) by Joseph Henry Sharp

1900 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Two Leggins, Crow Chief, (painting) – Joseph Henry Sharp

1900

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Hand, (painting) – Joseph Henry Sharp

1900

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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Joseph Henry Sharp, Blackfoot Indian Girl, (painting) (1905)

1905

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Color Palette: Dark

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Popularity: No. 25 of 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp
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The artist

Joseph Henry Sharp

1859 – 1953

Quick facts

Typical colorsearthy, dark
Born1859, Bridgeport, United States
Also known asجوزيف هنري شارب, ジョーゼフ・ヘンリー・シャープ, 約瑟˙亨利˙夏普
Top 3 worksWolf Ear, (painting), Comming Elk, Cheyenne, The Harvest Dance of the Pueblo Indians
Copyright statusPublic domain
Corpus themestaos society influence, cultural representation, native american portraiture, sharp's native subjects, roosevelt's patronage"
Art period19th Century
NationalityUnited States

Biography

Early Life and Background

Born: September 27, 1859, Bridgeport, Ohio
Died: August 29, 1953
Parents: Irish immigrant parents; father was a merchant.
Early Fascination: Developed a strong interest in American Indians from a young age.
Hearing Loss: Nearly drowned as a boy, resulting in permanent hearing loss which significantly impacted his education and communication. He learned to read lips and carried a writing pad.
Early Work: Worked in a nail factory at the age of 12 to support his family after his father's death.

Education and Artistic Training

McMicken School of Design, Cincinnati: Briefly attended before financial constraints forced him to leave school.
European Studies (1881-1886): Traveled to Europe where he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.
Return to Cincinnati & Mentorship: Returned to Cincinnati and worked alongside Henry Farny, though Farny discouraged painting Native Americans.
Royal Academy of Munich: Studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Munich) and later with Frank Duveneck in Italy.
Académie Julian, Paris: Furthered his studies at the Académie Julian in Paris, influenced by Barbizon painters and Impressionists.

Artistic Style and Subject Matter

Realism & Portraiture: Known for realistic portrayals of American Indians, focusing on their cultural life and individual characteristics.
Influences: Influenced by the Barbizon school and Impressionism, evident in his use of light and shadow and broad brushstrokes.
Key Subjects: Primarily painted portraits of Native American warriors, chiefs, and everyday people, as well as Western landscapes.
Commissioned Work: Received a significant commission from President Theodore Roosevelt to paint 200 portraits of Native American warriors who survived the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Absarokee Hut: Built a cabin (Absarokee Hut) on Crow Agency land in Montana, allowing him extended time to study and depict Native American life.

Major Achievements and Recognition

Taos Society of Artists Founding Member: A founding member of the Taos Society of Artists, considered its "spiritual father."
Smithsonian Institution Acquisition: The Smithsonian Institution purchased eleven of his portraits in 1901.
Phoebe Hearst Patronage: Received significant support from Phoebe Hearst, who acquired over 150 of his works.
Thomas Gilcrease Collection: A large portion of his work and personal collection were purchased by Thomas Gilcrease, now housed at the Gilcrease Institute.
Recognition for Ethnographic Value: Recognized by curator W.H. Holmes for the accuracy with which he portrayed Native American physiognomy and costumes.

Historical Significance

Documenting Native American Culture: Sharp's work provides valuable documentation of Native American life during a period of significant cultural change and displacement.
Early Western Artist in Taos: One of the earliest European-American artists to establish a presence in Taos, New Mexico, contributing to its artistic development.
Influence on Southwestern Art: His focus on Native American subjects helped shape the direction of Southwestern art and influenced subsequent generations of artists.
Preservation of Portraiture: Created a significant body of portraiture that captures the likenesses and dignity of individuals from various Native American tribes, preserving their memory for posterity.

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Joseph Henry Sharp have?

Joseph Henry Sharp appears under the alternate names جوزيف هنري شارب, ジョーゼフ・ヘンリー・シャープ, 約瑟˙亨利˙夏普.

How many artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp are available to browse?

You can browse 106 artworks by Joseph Henry Sharp on the All Artworks page.

How can I follow Joseph Henry Sharp's work year by year?

A timeline of Joseph Henry Sharp's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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