Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen with news of George Moore, and Orpen's own painting activity
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Description
Handwritten letter, addressed from Oriel, Blackrock, County Dublin, seeking news of Grace's health, updating her on Orpen's recent visit to see George Moore, and mentioning that he has begun work on a 'most interesting pose' for a new painting at the Metropolitan School. He concludes with a pen sketch of a group of students at work at their easels, as Orpen watches on.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen with news of George Moore, and Orpen's own painting activity |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/91 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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