Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen regarding his attendance at a party given by George Russell and [Countess Markievicz]
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen relates news of the party and who was present, writing that 'all 'were trying to be clever and witty but in reality it was a most dull affair with very little spirit, but Russell's pictures are really very good.' Attendees included Hugh Lane, Miss Christian, [Yeats], the Russells and the Markieviczs. Letter concludes with a pencil sketch of Orpen being driven in a cab, having just run over six pedestrians.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen regarding his attendance at a party given by George Russell and [Countess Markievicz] |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/157 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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