The Schoolmistress (painting) explained
The Schoolmistress is a 1784 painting by John Opie. It was stolen from a home in Newark, New Jersey in 1969, likely by members of the mafia. It was recovered in 2024 in St. George, Utah.[1] [2]
Notes and References
- Web site: Painting stolen by N.J. mobsters in 1969 ended up in St. George. The FBI just returned it to its rightful owner.. The Salt Lake Tribune.
- Web site: "Priceless" painting stolen by mob turns up in St. George. Becky. Bruce. January 26, 2024. KSLNewsRadio.