Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen describing his progress on certain paintings
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen explains the difficulty in finishing paintings quickly. He includes a detailed colour pen sketch of a mirror which appears to be a component in a current painting he is working on. The mirror shows his own reflection. He also mentions work on a painting of 'little girls', where the heads are causing him trouble. The letter concludes with a pen sketch of Orpen running for the last post.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen describing his progress on certain paintings |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 25 June 1906 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/4/2 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
Archive view
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