Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen commenting on a lack of commissions
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen mentions that 'there is not a sign of a commission here…' He also notes that he has finished the [Vere] Foster group, and that [Hugh P.] owes him £100. Reference is also made to [Howson] and that Orpen will send him 'a few ''cocks'' if he troubles me.' Letter includes a pen sketch of two men wrestling, one of which appears to be Orpen himself.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen commenting on a lack of commissions |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/130 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
Archive view
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