Orpen Collection

La Loge, 1874, (c1950). Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
La Loge, 1874, (c1950). La Loge (The Theatre Box): a couple watch a performance. Renoirs brother Edmond and Nini Lopez, a model from Montmartre known as Fish-face, posed for the picture

Mona Lisa, c1503. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa, c1503. Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, known as the Mona Lisa, (c1503-1519). Painting held at the Louvre Museum, Paris

Sketch by Sir William Orpen, c1914 (1932). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Sketch by Sir William Orpen, c1914 (1932). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Summer Time. Orpen, Sir William 1878-1931

Portrait of Captain Marshall Roberts, Master of the Fox Hounds, 1926 (oil on canvas)
657942 Portrait of Captain Marshall Roberts, Master of the Fox Hounds, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 124.5x90.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wash-House, 1905, (1906). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Wash-House, 1905. After an original work by William Orpen (1878-1931). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Rossetti Studios (right) at 72 Flood Street, Chelsea, London. Edward Holland built this block containing seven purpose-built artist studios, completed around 1896

A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Woman looking out to the Irish Sea at Howth Head, a peninsula on the east coast of Ireland

Sir William Orpen RA, artist
Caricature of Sir William Orpen RA, artist, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Lady Hulton
A portrait painting of Lady Hulton, a young woman wearing a lime green dress under a brown fur wrap and a number of pearl necklaces

Kit
A portrait painting of Kit, a young girl with blushing cheeks, wearing a black hat and a large woollen coat with blue trims. Date: circa 1922

Kit
A portrait oil painting of a young girl named kit, wearing an oversized white cardigan and black hat, she is sat on some rocks outside. She is one of the artist's daughters. Date: circa 1921

Mrs. Ruby Melvill
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. Ruby Melville, a young woman fashionably coiffured, wearing a green dress, with her hands placed on her hips, she is glancing to the left. Date: circa 1920

The Italian Major
A portrait oil painting of Italian Major, Sir Filippo de Filippi, who regularly gave lectures on the sanitary conditions in the Italian Army

A British Airman
A portrait oil painting of a British military airman, identified as Lieut. Reginald Theodore Carlos Hoidge, a Canadian First World War flying ace, credited with 28 victories

Resting On The Rocks
A group portrait sketch of a man who is relaxed, laid on his back with spread limbs over a rock, with two women sat in the foreground in the countryside. Date: circa 1916

Kit
A portrait illustration showing a young girl named Kit, standing proudly with folded arms and wide set feet, wearing a dressing gown and striped pyjamas. Date: circa 1916

Sitting On The Rocks
An illustration portraying a long haired girl, with her head looking down as she sits on some large rocks by the ocean, with a relaxed or negative demeanour. Date: circa 1916

On The Cliffs
A landscape painting which portrays a young girl wearing a hat with a pink bow ribbon, sitting casually on the cliffs by the sea, a lighthouse stands in the distance on the point. Date: circa 1915

Artists and architects during the reign of King George V
Leading artists and architects during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Orpen, Lavery, Llewellyn, Lutyens, Brangwyn. Date: 1935

The Blue Hat - Mrs. J. M. Hone
A portrait oil painting of Mrs. J. M. Hone, modelling in an angler's outfit, and a blue hat, with black feathers. Date: circa 1912

A Chinese Shawl
This oil painting portrays a woman, seated, wearing a Chinese shawl with her hands folded. A patterned fabric makes up the background. Date: circa 1923

Ruins, Combles
This oil painting depicts the aftermath of the capture of Combles, an incident that took place in the Battle of Morval during the First World War in Picardy, France. Date: circa 1919

Sir William Orpen, R. A
A self portrait oil painting of Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, R.A. British war artist, wearing a helmet and military coat. Date: circa 1919

LLoyd George as a chef with the ingredients of Coal, Germany and Ireland, 1921 (litho)
KDC400231 LLoyd George as a chef with the ingredients of Coal, Germany and Ireland, 1921 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lewis R. Tomalin, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1197048 Lewis R. Tomalin, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 91.5x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Portrait of Lady Evelyn Herbert, half length, (oil on canvas)
657749 Portrait of Lady Evelyn Herbert, half length, (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lady Evelyn Herbert, half length)

Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat
657714 Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith, seated half length, in a Red fur-lined coat, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nancy Oswald Smith)

Mrs. Georgina Drum, 1920 (oil on canvas)
657363 Mrs. Georgina Drum, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 126x100.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. Georgina Drum. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas

Mrs Hone in a Striped Dress, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
657110 Mrs Hone in a Striped Dress, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Hone in a Striped Dress. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas

Household Bde Passing to the Ypres Salient by Sir William Orpen Date: 2016

Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas)
656979 Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length)

Myself and Cupid, 1910 (oil on canvas)
826708 Myself and Cupid, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 102.3x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Myself and Cupid. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas

Count John McCormack (1884-1945), 1923 (oil on canvas)
1197049 Count John McCormack (1884-1945), 1923 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 104x86.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Anita, 1905 (oil on canvas)
658012 Anita, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 79x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anita. Sir William Orpen (1871-1931). Oil on canvas. Dated 1905. 79 x 58.5cm

Sir William Orpen with painting of Anna Pavlova
Sir William Orpen R.A. (1878 - 1931), pictured with his painting of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1931. Date: 1931

Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius. Extinct. Handcoloured woodblock print by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris History of British Birds, Bell Daldy, London, 1857

Great auk, Pinguinus impennis. Extinct. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris Natural History of British Birds, London, 1850

Sir William Orpen, R. A. R. I. 1926 (colour litho)
473333 Sir William Orpen, R.A. R.I. 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpen)

St. John Harmsworth by Sir William Orpen
William Albert St John Harmsworth (1876 1933) English businessman who bought and established the fledgling Perrier brand of sparkling mineral water in France

Gordon Selfridge by William Orpen
Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Organized Selfridge & Co (1909) and developed it into one of the largest department stores in Europe. 1928

The Lady in Black, 1901 (oil on canvas)
657109 The Lady in Black, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 116.7x52.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady in Black. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Miss Annie Harmsworth in an Interior, 1907 (oil on canvas)
656927 Miss Annie Harmsworth in an Interior, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Annie Harmsworth in an Interior. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Ardtully
LLM457813 Ardtully by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ardtully. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

The Man from Aran (Self-Portrait), 1916 (oil on canvas)
826773 The Man from Aran (Self-Portrait), 1916 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 119.5x86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man from Aran (Self-Portrait)

The Howitzer in Action, c. 1917 (pencil and watercolour)
826710 The Howitzer in Action, c.1917 (pencil and watercolour) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 38.1x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Howitzer in Action. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Portrait of Grace, the artists Wife, (pen, brush, brown ink and brown wash)
826709 Portrait of Grace, the artists Wife, (pen, brush, brown ink and brown wash) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 33x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Grace, the artists Wife)

Noreddin Ali Leaving Cairo, (watercolour, gouache and pencil)
658054 Noreddin Ali Leaving Cairo, (watercolour, gouache and pencil) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 37.5x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Noreddin Ali Leaving Cairo)

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"Capturing the essence of summer, Sir William Orpen's sketch from c1914 (1932) transports us to a time filled with warmth and leisure. The delicate strokes bring to life the vibrant energy of this season. " "In his captivating portrait of Captain Marshall Roberts, Master of the Fox Hounds, painted in 1926, Sir William Orpen showcases his mastery in capturing both strength and elegance. The oil on canvas piece immortalizes a figure deeply connected to nature and its noble pursuits. " "The Wash-House, created by William Newenham Montague Orpen in 1905 (1906), offers a glimpse into everyday life during that era. With meticulous attention to detail, Orpen invites us into this humble space where stories unfold through every brushstroke. " "Sir William Orpen RA was an artist who left an indelible mark on the art world with his unique style and ability to convey emotion through his work. His contributions continue to inspire generations of artists today. " "Lady Hulton radiates grace and sophistication in her portrait by Sir William Orpen. Through careful composition and use of light, he captures her timeless beauty for eternity. " "With Kit as his subject matter multiple times throughout his career, it is evident that Sir William Orpen found inspiration in their presence. These portraits showcase the bond between artist and muse. " "Mrs. Ruby Melvill comes alive under Sir William Orpen's skilled hand; her personality shines through each stroke as she becomes more than just a subject but a story waiting to be told. " "The Italian Major exudes strength and charisma as captured by Sir William Orpen's keen eye for detail. This painting serves as a testament to the artist's ability to capture not only physical likeness but also inner character. " "A British Airman rests amidst rocky terrain - a moment frozen in time thanks to Sir William Orpen's artistic vision. This painting reminds us of the sacrifices made during times of conflict and the resilience of those who serve.