Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen describing his journey from Paris to Madrid
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Description
Handwritten letter on headed paper, addressed from the Grand Hotel de Roma, Madrid in which Orpen describes all the sights he encountered on the journey from Paris, and describes his first impressions of the region and its people. He includes a pen sketch of the artist meeting a Spanish lady in a traditional black shawl.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen describing his journey from Paris to Madrid |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 18 September 1904 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/8/2 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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