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Rudolf Gopas
New Zealand artist and art teacher (1913–1983)
Rudolf Gopas | |
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Rudolph Gopas in his Christchurch studio, 1982 | |
| Born | 13 December 1913 Šilutė, Germany (present day Lithuania) |
| Died | 23 July 1983 |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Painting and teaching |
Rudolf Gopas (né Hopp,[1] 13 December 1913 – 23 July 1983) was a New Zealand artist and art teacher.
He was born in Šilutė, Germany (present day Lithuania).[2] Gopas' works are held in the collections of the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki,[3] the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa,[4]Christchurch Art Gallery[5] and the Hocken Library.[6]
His second wife was the radio broadcaster Airini Nga Roimata Grennell.[2]
Biography
Early life and education
Gopas was born in Šilutė, Germany (present day Lithuania) in 1913.
His parents were Pranas Gopas, a machinery merchant, and Marte Plauschin. Gopas' birthplace w