Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1878 edition. Excerpt: ... Painted about 1796. Canvas, 20x17 inches. In possession of J. D. Enys, Esq., bought in 1877 of Louis Hermann, from a sale at Christie's. Bust, face to right, in dark coat and white neck-cloth; age about 35. Engraved 4 ., Mezzo, proof before letters. OPIE, John, R.A. Painted about 1798. Exhibited No. 38 in Catalogue of Pictures at Council Hall, Truro, 1861. Canvas, 24x21 inches. In possession of the late Sir William Williams, Bart., pur- chased before 1824. Bust, face to left, in dark coat, white cravat; a finely finished work; said by Amelia Opie to be one of the best. Age 35 to 40 OPIE, John, R.A. Painted about 1800, probably. Canvas, 33 x 25 inches. Presented to the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society by Amelia Opie, his widow, about 1853; retained by her after the painter's death, as one of his best portraits of himself. It is to this picture that she refers in her 'Lays of the Dead, ' (post. 8 ., 1834). 'Portrait the sixth. 'But thou wast borne to a distinguished grave, 'And by the side of kindred genius plac'd, 'While at thy obsequies, as followers, came 'The wise, the titled, talented and great! 'But in thy breathing pictures I behold 'A monument far dearer to my heart.' Seen nearly to waist, standing, y face to left, in dark coat with high collar, buttoned closely, white frill; he holds palette and brushes in right hand, his left arm at his side. Age 40-45. OPIE, John, R.A. Painted about 1801. Canvas, 37x32 inches. In possession of P. G. Edward Taylor, Esq., of Beaconficld; given by Opie to his great grandfather, Mr. Thomas Taylor of West Ogwell, Devon. Seen to waist, face to left, white neck-cloth, hair slightly powdered; rich chiaro scuro; effect of Rembrandt. Age about 40. OPIE, John, RA. Painted about 1801...."
