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.
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associate of
[Royal] South Australian Society of Arts, SA
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associate of
Samson Cameron's theatrical company, Adelaide, SA
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associate of
Argyle Rooms, Adelaide, SA
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associate of
Queen's Theatre, Adelaide, SA
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associate of
New Queen's Theatre, Adelaide, SA
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associate of
Royal Adelaide Theatre, SA
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associate of
Royal Victoria Theatre, VIC
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associate of
Victorian Legislative Council, VIC
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