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The aim of this blog is to give you an insight into the life and times of Stillorgan born artist Sir William Orpen. Orpen had a dream that Dublin would one day see fit to honor him. In 2013 local photographer Dominic Lee from Priory Studios organised a permanent exhibition of over 20 reproductions of Orpen’s works to go on display in Stillorgan Village Shopping Center. Lee also persuaded the owners to rename the 1st floor ‘Orpen Mall’. At the launch of that exhibition, Lee announced plans to fund raise through The Stillorgan Chamber of Commerce for a sculpture of Orpen to be erected in his home town. The Sculpture was created by Rowan Gillespie and in 2018 it was unveiled by Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones at The Talbot hotel Stillorgan.
To the Unknown British Soldier in France by Sir William Orpen
Photo of Sir William Orpen with the original version of [...]
Sir William Orpen “The Home of my Childhood”
'The Home of my Childhood' William Orpen's letter to his [...]
Illustrated letter from Sir William Orpen to John Edward Hoare
An illustrated letter from Sir William Orpen to Hoare with [...]
Works by 3 members of the Orpen family for Auction at Whyte’s.
Works by three members of the Orpen family for sale [...]
Can you identify these sketches by William Orpen?
These drawings of unidentified gentlemen are from a sketchbook by [...]
Sir William Orpen’s parents 50th wedding anniversary portrait & chalice. GallerySir William Orpen’s parents 50th wedding anniversary portrait & chalice.
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Sir William Orpen’s parents 50th wedding anniversary portrait & chalice.
A portrait of Arthur Herbert and Annie Orpen by their [...]
Calotype print of Lord Dewar (Dewar’s Whisky) by Sir William Orpen. GalleryCalotype print of Lord Dewar (Dewar’s Whisky) by Sir William Orpen.
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Calotype print of Lord Dewar (Dewar’s Whisky) by Sir William Orpen.
Colour Calotype print of a portrait of Lord Dewar by [...]
Books William Orpen was reading.
A selection of books from Sir William Orpen's bookshelf, all [...]
Sir William Orpen as Chardin
Still Life-Reflections by Sir William Orpen (1904). Oil on Canvas [...]
Portrait of a Surgeon – Ivor Back by Sir William Orpen (1926).
Back, Ivor Gordon, F.R.C.S., Mr, (1879-1951): Portrait of a Surgeon [...]
Sir William Orpen and Father Dermot Cronin
Sir William Orpen and Father Dermot Cronin. In 1931, according [...]
Sir William Orpen – Several items for auction at Whyte’s 6th June 2022. GallerySir William Orpen – Several items for auction at Whyte’s 6th June 2022.
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Sir William Orpen – Several items for auction at Whyte’s 6th June 2022.
Whyte's - IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART Auction 6th June 2022. [...]