Rosemary Opala b. 1923

Also known as Rosemary Fielding
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Late 20th century Queensland cartoonist, botanical illustrator, painter, journalist and short-story writer. Opala became a nurse during WW2, wanting to do 'something useful' and many of her drawings from this time reflect her hospital experiences.
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Name
Rosemary Opala
Also known as Rosemary Fielding
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • nurse (ANZSIC code: 8511)
  • short-story writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • journalist (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
1923
Birth place
Bundaberg, Qld.
Active Period
  • c.1939 - c.2006
Residence
  • c.1940 - c.2006 Brisbane, Qld.
  • c.1923 - c.1940 Palmwoods, Qld.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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