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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Love la Militaire
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  • Farmer (ANZSIC code: 01)
  • Merchant (ANZSIC code: G)
  • Scene-painter (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Farmer (ANZSIC code: 01)
  • Merchant (ANZSIC code: G)
  • Scene-painter