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James Purkis
b. 1783
Artist (Painter)
Purkis was primarily a merchant but he worked in the arts as a scene-painter. In 1839 he painted the scenery for 'Love la Militaire', said to be the first theatrical presentation in Western Australia.
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Name
James Purkis
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
Farmer
Merchant
Scene-painter
Birth date
1783
Death date
4 December 1853
Death place
Perth, Western Australia
Active Period
c.1839 - c.1853
Arrival
August 1844 (In the "Unicorn".)
13 February 1830 (Arrived Freemantle, WA. On board the "Egyptian".)
Residence
c.13 February 1830 - c.1843 Fremantle, WA
1844 - 1853 Perth, Western Australia
1843 - 1844 England, UK
c.1783 - c.1830 Victoria
c.1783 - c.1830 South Africa
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English
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The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870
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