Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, detailing his likely departure from Paultons, Romsey, Hampshire
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Description
Handwritten letter on headed paper, addressed from Paultons, Romsey, Hampshire, in which Orpen outlines his travel plans, and when he expects to return home to London. He also makes reference to a book entitled as 'In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians', by Ambrose Bierce. Letter includes a pen sketch entitled as 'The Dining Room, Paultons', in which Orpen depicts four individuals seated at a dining table, flanked by two servers, in a richly furnished room.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, detailing his likely departure from Paultons, Romsey, Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1904-1905] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/204 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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