William 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]

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]

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

William Orpen, 1900s
3507464 William Orpen, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen (1878-1931)

John Joseph Pershing, c. 1919. Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
John Joseph Pershing, c. 1919

Portrait of Sir Edwin Ray Lankester (1847-1929), 1928. Creator
Portrait of Sir Edwin Ray Lankester (1847-1929), 1928. Sir Edwin Ray Lankester KCB FRS (1847-1929) was a British invertebrate and evolutionary biologist

Mrs. Charles S. Carstairs, 1914. Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Mrs. Charles S. Carstairs, 1914

The Night Mall, 1930. Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Night Mall, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Royal Mail Motor Liner Asturias (22, 500 Tons Gross), c1930. Creator
The Royal Mail Motor Liner " Asturias" (22, 500 Tons Gross), c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Homage to Manet, 1909, (c1950). Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Homage to Manet, 1909, (c1950). Studio in Bolton Gardens, on the wall hangs Manets portrait of Eva Gonzales. Seated round the table from left to right are George Moore, Philip Wilson Steer

Winston Churchill, c1916, (1941). Churchill (1874-1965) served as British Prime Minister during the Second World War, 1940 to 1945, and again from 1951 to 1955

Lord Bearsted, 1922. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Lord Bearsted, 1922. Portrait of Marcus Samuel, Lord Bearsted, British businessman and founder of the Shell Transport and Trading Company. He was Lord Mayor of London in 1902-1903

Self-portrait with model, c1905, (c1932). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Self-portrait with model, c1905, (c1932). From Modern Art by Charles Marriott & Tis & Tis. [Colour Ltd. London, 1909]

Le Chef de l Hotel Chatham, Paris, c1921. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Le Chef de l Hotel Chatham, Paris, c1921. Painting held at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. R.I

Madonna of the Magnificat, 1481. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Madonna of the Magnificat, 1481. Painting held The Uffizi Gallery, Florence. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen. [George Newnes Limited, London, c1924]

Thought to be Margaret Tudor, c1528 (c1924). Artist: Jan Gossaert
Thought to be Margaret Tudor, c1528 (c1924). From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. R.I.. [George Newnes Limited, London, c1924]

King Henry VIII, c1537. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
King Henry VIII, c1537. King Henry VIII (1491-1547). Painting held in the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. R.I

The Road from Arras to Bapaume, 1917. Artist: CRW Nevinson
The Road from Arras to Bapaume, 1917. Painting held at the Imperial War Museum, London. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. R.I.. [George Newnes Limited, London, c1924]

The Winner, 1913. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Winner, 1913. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

The Fiddler, Study for Central Group in the Wayside Wedding, c1923. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Fiddler, Study for Central Group in the Wayside Wedding, c1923. From The Studio Volume 86. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

The Red Scarf, 1935. Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
The Red Scarf, 1935. After the painting by Sir William Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 9. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Homage to Manet, 1909 (1935). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Homage to Manet, 1909 (1935). After the painting by Sir Wiliam Orpen, K.B.E. R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 4. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

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William Orpen was a renowned artist known for his diverse range of works, from captivating portraits to stunning landscapes. In this sketch by Sir William Orpen, created in 1914 and later completed in 1932, we catch a glimpse into the artist's creative process. The intricate details and delicate lines showcase Orpen's exceptional skill. One of his notable portrait paintings is "Portrait of Captain Marshall Roberts, Master of the Fox Hounds" from 1926. Painted with oil on canvas, Orpen captures the essence and character of Captain Roberts with remarkable precision. In "The Wash-House, " painted in 1905 but completed in 1906, we see another side of Orpen's talent. This piece depicts a scene filled with everyday life and ordinary people going about their tasks. It showcases his ability to capture realism while infusing it with his unique artistic style. Orpen also excelled at creating evocative sketches like "Portrait of a Lady" from 1901. Using chalk with tinted washes on paper, he brings out the subject's beauty through subtle yet powerful strokes. "A Breezy Day: Howth Head, " created during the early 20th century but finished around 1930, transports us to an idyllic coastal landscape. With vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork, Orpen masterfully portrays nature's energy and majesty. In studying for his oil painting "Homage to Manet, " dating back to approximately 1906, we witness Orpen exploring different mediums such as watercolor, ink, chalk & pencil on paper. This demonstrates his dedication to perfecting every aspect before executing the final masterpiece. Speaking of which, "Homage to Manet" itself is an extraordinary work that pays tribute to one of art history's greats - Édouard Manet. Through bold brushstrokes and rich colors applied onto canvas in 1909, Orpen showcases his admiration for Manet's revolutionary style.