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.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portrait of the Father of the Artist, 1836
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
74 x 61 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
5500
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