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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.
Bishop Raymond d’Audemar Stack Orpen (Uncle Raymond) by William Orpen.
An illustrated letter by William Orpen to his wife Grace. [...]
‘Night’ series by Sir William Orpen.
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Two ‘Orpsie Boy’ Self Portraits by Sir William Orpen.
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Mrs Georgiana Alice Drum & John S. Drum Junior by Sir William Orpen. GalleryMrs Georgiana Alice Drum & John S. Drum Junior by Sir William Orpen.
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Mrs Georgiana Alice Drum & John S. Drum Junior by Sir William Orpen.
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William Orpen’s ancestors & descendants from Kenmare, Co. Kerry.
THE ORPEN'S OF COUNTY KERRY - A Family Tree. The [...]
Michael Smurfit’s collection – Auction includes four works by William Orpen.
Four works by Sir William Orpen from Michael Smurfit's art [...]
William Orpen’s Godfather gives him a Bible for his 7th birthday.
Can you imagine the look on seven year William Orpen's [...]
The story of Lt-Col John Ford Elkington, D.S.O., (1866-1944) and his portrait by William Orpen. GalleryThe story of Lt-Col John Ford Elkington, D.S.O., (1866-1944) and his portrait by William Orpen.
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The story of Lt-Col John Ford Elkington, D.S.O., (1866-1944) and his portrait by William Orpen.
The story of John Ford Elkington is one of dishonour, [...]
Portrait of a Young Girl by William Orpen.
Portrait of a Young Girl by William Orpen (1878-1931). Dominic [...]
Photo of Grace Gifford & William Orpen at the Metropolitan School of Art Dublin.
Photo of Grace Gifford & William Orpen at the Metropolitan [...]
‘The Night Mail, the Enginemen’ and ‘The Draughtsman & his Model’ by Sir William Orpen.
Two Orpen's for sale at Whyte's 6th JULY 2020. Lot [...]
Rare book for sale – Sotheby’s 8th July 2020 includes text and sketch by William Orpen.
WORLD WAR I - THE BRITISH LEGION - fundraising album [...]