Portrait of the Father of the Artist

Edward Opie (1810 - 1894)

St Agnes Museum

1836

Portrait of Edward Opie senior who was a prominent and successful business man, trading at Churchtown in the heart of St Agnes, for a considerable part of the 19th century. Edward Opie, the artist, was the great-nephew of John Opie, nicknamed 'The Cornish Wonder'. Edward's popularity stemmed from his ability to capture a good likeness and to give his sitters personality and depth.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 74 x 61cm
• Art Fund Grant: £2000 ( Total: £5,500)
• ArtFunded in: 2006
• Vendor: Lander Gallery

Provenance

Christie's, 1982; Christie's, 2005; Lander Gallery.

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