Letter from William Orpen to Grace Knewstub conveying his joy at Grace's recent declaration
Description
Handwritten letter addressed from '21' [Fitzroy Street, London] in which Orpen writes that 'every touch and word you said last night are [sic] running through my brain so that I am quite drunk with love forever… and it grows every hour.' Letter is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Miss Grace Knewstub, Milton Cottage, 12 North Hill, Highgate, London N, and postmarked 6 June 1901]
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Letter from William Orpen to Grace Knewstub conveying his joy at Grace's recent declaration |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [6 June 1901] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/1/32 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p & envelope |
Archive view
Irish Art ArchiveWilliam Orpen (1878-1931)The William and Grace Orpen CollectionOrpen Family CorrespondenceLetters to Grace Orpen (née Knewstub)Letters from William Orpen to Grace Orpen (née Knewstub)Early Courtship CorrespondenceLetter from William Orpen to Grace Knewstub conveying his joy at Grace's recent declaration
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