Opie And His Works

Opie And His Works: Being A Catalogue Of 760 Pictures By John Opie, Preceded By A Biographical Sketch (1878) is a book written by John Jope Rogers. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of 760 paintings by the British artist John Opie, accompanied by a biographical sketch of the artist's life. The catalogue includes detailed descriptions of each painting, along with information about its provenance and current location, making it a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts. The biographical sketch provides insight into Opie's life, including his early years as a self-taught artist, his rise to fame as a portrait painter, and his later years as a professor at the Royal Academy. Overall, Opie And His Works is an essential reference for anyone interested in the life and work of John Opie, one of the most important artists of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.