Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen discussing his painting activity, and life at the Metropolitan School of Art
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen includes a pen sketch of his colleague Stephen [Eife] from the Metropolitan School [seemingly dressed as a clown], discusses an upcoming visit to the St. George family, and mentions 'that man Rothenstein.' He concludes by asking Grace to visit Chapman's for him to collect/view a painting.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen discussing his painting activity, and life at the Metropolitan School of Art |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/71 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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