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Rolinda Sharples (1793-1838): A Pioneer of Genre Painting in Regency Bristol Rolinda Sharples, a name perhaps less celebrated than many of her contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant and fascinating niche within the artistic landscape of 19th-century Britain. Born in Bath in 1793, she emerged from an exceptionally artistic family—a lineage that would profoundly shape her life and career. Her father, James Sharples, was a re
spected portrait painter, while her mother, Ellen Wallace Sharples, excelled as a miniaturist. This creative environment wasn’t limited to her parents; Rolinda benefited from the artistic pursuits of three brothers – George, Felix, and James Jr.—creating a household steeped in pigment, canvas, and the pursuit of aesthetic expression. The family's story is one of transatlantic movement; shortly after Rolinda’s birth, they emigrated to A…