John Opie

Place: Trevellas

Born: 1761

Death: 1807

Biography:

John Opie RA (16 May 1761 – 9 April 1807) was a Cornish historical and portrait painter. He painted many great men and women of his day, including members of the British Royal Family, and others who were most notable in the artistic and literary professions. Opie was born in Harmony Cottage, Trevellas, between St Agnes and Perranporth in Cornwall, ...