Edward Opie b. 1809

Also known as Mr Opie, Edward Andrew Opie
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, scene-painter, theatre director and actor. Born in England he arrived in Australia in 1839 and worked throughout South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. He reputedly broke his right arm soon after his arrival and had to learn to paint with his left. He is not known to have signed his paintings and few have been located.

painter, scene-painter, theatre director and actor, was born in Devonshire, England, son of the painter Richard Opie and nephew of the celebrated Royal Academician John Opie.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011