Sketch by William Orpen created as a submission for Punch magazine
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Description
Pen sketch depicting an artist standing outside with his easel, canvas and palette, and showing his painting to a passing golfer. The sketch contains the following lines of dialogue at the bottom - 'Artist: my friend, is it not perfect to have before you such a beautiful landscape? Golf Friend: Beautiful landscape! Rubbish! There's not even the makings of a second rate links here.' Reverse features a handwritten label which reads as follows: 'Daddy (W.O) was very [warned?] b4* Bunny was born and tried making drawings for PUNCH (see over) all of which were rejected. WOE.' *financially
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Sketch by William Orpen created as a submission for Punch magazine |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/193 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
Archive view
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 EnglandSketch by William Orpen created as a submission for Punch magazine
IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/193 This record
IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/193 This record