Early Courtship Correspondence
Description
File contains a series of letters written by William Orpen to Grace Knewstub in which the artist conveys his feelings for his future wife, discusses their impending marriage, and touches on their future living arrangements. News of mutual acquaintances is shared, as well as news of family activities and Orpen's daily working life at the time. Letters also contain various invitations from Orpen to Knewstub asking her to attend lunches, dinners or sporting activities with him, and are followed by subsequent letters describing the events. File also contains four letters from Orpen describing his time in Cany, France in 1900/1901.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
Title | Early Courtship Correspondence |
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Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
Date | 1899-1901 |
Type | Component |
Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/1 |
Level | File |
Condition | Good |
Language | English |
Extent | 34 items |
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