The William and Grace Orpen Collection
Description
Collection includes 453 items of correspondence received by Grace Orpen, William Orpen, and their daughter Christine ‘Kit’ Orpen (later Mrs Kit Orpen Casey, and Mrs Barrie Nicoll). Collection also includes 22 photographs of William Orpen and others; 150 reproductions of Orpen paintings; 42 academic certificates awarded to Orpen whilst a student at the Metropolitan School of Art, Dublin, and at the Slade School of Art, London; 4 scrapbooks comprising news cuttings pertaining to Orpen's life and career; 4 sketchbooks from Orpen’s student days; 2 published works; a framed drawing of Orpen by Laboureur; and a photocopy of Orpen's 'Day Book' noting his paintings and sales.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
Title | The William and Grace Orpen Collection |
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Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
Date | 1899-1978 |
Type | Collection |
Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5 |
Level | Series |
Language | English |
Extent | 16 boxes & 7 folders |
Copyright | Material may only be reproduced, in accordance with NGI Library and Archives access policy, with permission of the archivist, and in accordance with relevant copyright legislation. |
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