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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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The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870
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Farmer (ANZSIC code: 01)
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Scene-painter (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Farmer (ANZSIC code: 01)
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