Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen commenting on his poor sleeping habits at Paultons, Romsey, Hampshire
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Description
Handwritten letter on headed paper, addressed from Paultons, Romsey, Hampshire, in which Orpen explains that he might return to London on Saturday if all goes well with the painting. He writes that 'they seem very pleased with it', but goes on to note that he is not sleeping well, and suffering from bad dreams. Letter concludes with a pen sketch of the artist sitting on the edge of his bed, entitled as '2AM.'
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen commenting on his poor sleeping habits at Paultons, Romsey, Hampshire |
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| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 09 January 1906 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/209 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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