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Orpen William 1878 1931 Collection

Here is a possible caption for Orpen William (1878-1931): A poet's life: Born in London, England in 1878

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: Herbert Barnard John Everett (1877-1949), c.1900 (oil on canvas)

Herbert Barnard John Everett (1877-1949), c.1900 (oil on canvas)
7337896 Herbert Barnard John Everett (1877-1949), c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 96.5x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: Portrait of a Lady, 1901 (chalk with tinted washes on paper)

Portrait of a Lady, 1901 (chalk with tinted washes on paper)
3550960 Portrait of a Lady, 1901 (chalk with tinted washes on paper) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 33x26 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Half length figure in profile)

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: Study for the oil painting Homage to Manet, c. 1906 (w/c, ink)

Study for the oil painting Homage to Manet, c. 1906 (w/c, ink, chalk & pencil on paper) (see also 63015)
5943099 Study for the oil painting Homage to Manet, c.1906 (w/c, ink, chalk & pencil on paper) (see also 63015) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 35.4x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: Homage to Manet, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Homage to Manet, 1909 (oil on canvas)
MAN63015 Homage to Manet, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 162.9x130 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: The White Swan (Grace and Kit) (pastel and black crayon)

The White Swan (Grace and Kit) (pastel and black crayon)
7076685 The White Swan (Grace and Kit) (pastel and black crayon) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 28x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpen, William (1878-1931))

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: Park Lane Interior, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Park Lane Interior, 1913 (oil on canvas)
6201955 Park Lane Interior, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: Gardenia, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Gardenia, 1908 (oil on canvas)
7076537 Gardenia, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 104.1x83.8 cm; Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageOrpen William 1878 1931 Collection: An Aran Islander (oil on canvas)

An Aran Islander (oil on canvas)
6201907 An Aran Islander (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright



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Here is a possible caption for Orpen William (1878-1931): A poet's life: Born in London, England in 1878, Orpen William was a British writer and artist who left an indelible mark on literature. His unique blend of poetry and artistry captivated audiences during his lifetime. With a keen eye for the world around him, he penned verses that explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary. Throughout his career, William's work appeared in various publications, including The Times Literary Supplement and The New Statesman. Despite struggling with poverty and personal turmoil throughout much of his life, Orpen William continued to create until his passing in 1931. Today, he is remembered as a talented wordsmith who brought beauty and insight to the world through his art.