Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, telling her of his hope to see her soon, and mentioning a child's portrait in progress
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Description
Handwritten letter, on headed paper from The Gables, Singleton Road, Kersal, in which Orpen mentions that he is having difficulty with a portrait of a young girl, but that he doesn't 'believe it will get any better.' 'I fear it is a work I shall not be proud of in the future...' Orpen also writes that he is reading 'George Moore's book' [Modern Painting] (London: Walter Scott, 1893).
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, telling her of his hope to see her soon, and mentioning a child's portrait in progress |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [c.1901] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/2/15 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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