Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen updating her on family health, and painting activity
Download: view IIIF manifest
Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen describes his father's poor health, his portrait of 'Woods' which the sitter seems 'pleased with', and his correspondence with 'Miss Boswell.' Letter concludes with a pen sketch in which Orpen depicts a crowd boarding a mail ship along a gangplank.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen updating her on family health, and painting activity |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/43 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
Archive view
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)Letters from William Orpen to Grace Orpen whilst he is working away from home in Ireland and EnglandIllustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen updating her on family health, and painting activity
IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/43 This record
IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/43 This record