Wednesday, April 26, 2023

 John Opie
(1761 - 1807)

John Opie RA was an English 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 notable in the artistic and literary professions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Opie




Portrait of a Lady in the Character of Cressida (from Troilus and Cressida)
Date before 1800
Oil on canvas
233 x 144 cm
Tate
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/opie-portrait-of-a-lady-in-the-character-of-cressida-n01026


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