Correspondence concerning the Yorke Family portraits
Description
File includes five letters and five sketches created by William Orpen in which he describes and depicts his experiences working with members of the Yorke family at their home in Forthampton Court, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. The majority of the sketches depict Orpen in the company of an older gentleman, possibly the family patriarch JR Yorke. Letter content touches upon Orpen's health, his progress with his paintings, and his thoughts on the local area.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Correspondence concerning the Yorke Family portraits |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1904-1905] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/3 |
| Level | File |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 11 items |
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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)Correspondence concerning the Yorke Family portraits
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