Inscribed photograph of William Orpen standing by his framed portrait of Sir Walter Tapper
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Description
Black and white photographic print of the artist standing by an easel in his studio, with his left hand resting on a mounted framed portrait of Sir Walter Tapper, while the right hand holds an unidentifiable container. The handwritten inscription at the bottom of the photograph reads, 'My dear Tapper - Herewith a memory of happy times - see what I have in my hand? Love Orps. London, 1929.' [Sir Walter Tapper (1861–1935) was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) (1927–1929)]
Creator
Photographer unknown, Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Inscribed photograph of William Orpen standing by his framed portrait of Sir Walter Tapper |
|---|---|
| Creator | Photographer unknown, Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 1929 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/2/13 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 item |
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Irish Art ArchiveWilliam Orpen (1878-1931)The William and Grace Orpen CollectionOrpen PhotographsInscribed photograph of William Orpen standing by his framed portrait of Sir Walter Tapper
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