Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen concerning his work on the 'Lawson' portrait, his return to London, and the International Dance
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen notes his desire to have another sitting with 'Lawson' in order to finish 'the overcoat and hand before I leave.' He also updates Grace on his travel plans for returning to London. He concludes by asking whether she intends to go to the 'International Dance'; he himself will not attend, although he suspects Nicholson and [Petticoat] will. He includes two pen sketches, one of a man wearing a heavy overcoat and hat standing outside a thatched cabin, and the other of 'Tilly' wearing 'the most wonderful horsy costume.' [B.I Tilly, Metropolitan School of Art Registrar?]
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen concerning his work on the 'Lawson' portrait, his return to London, and the International Dance |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1907] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/54 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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