[Incomplete] illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen in which he provides a preparatory sketch for a portrait of Gardenia St. George
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Description
Handwritten letter in which the first page is missing. The remainder contains a description by Orpen of the portrait he intends to paint of Gardenia St. George, and includes a pen sketch of same, depicting St. George in a long coat, shirt, cravat, and wearing a hat bearing pheasant feather. [Orpen was commissioned by Lady St. George to paint annual portraits of her daughter Gardenia]
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | [Incomplete] illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen in which he provides a preparatory sketch for a portrait of Gardenia St. George |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/131 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
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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 England[Incomplete] illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen in which he provides a preparatory sketch for a portrait of Gardenia St. George
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