John Opie

Sitterback to top

• John Opie (1761-1807), Portrait and history painter. Sitter in 12 portraits, Artist associated with 146 portraits.

Artistback to top

• John Opie (1761-1807), Portrait and history painter. Artist associated with 146 portraits, Sitter in 12 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Opie painted many self-portraits, mainly to experiment with different styles of painting. This portrait was made at the time Opie was establishing his reputation in London.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Holmes, Richard, Insights: The Romantic Poets and Their Circle, 2005, p. 18
• Holmes, Richard; Crane, David; Woof, Robert; Hebron, Stephen, Romantics and Revolutionaries: Regency portraits from the National Portrait Gallery, 2002, p. 14
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 469
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 377

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Making art
• Self-portraits