Orpen, William, Sir, 1878-1931

Sir William Orpen, born in Dublin, Ireland, was a portrait painter. He resided in Ireland and England and was friend of W.B. Yeats. Orpen studied at the Metropolitan School of Art (Dublin) and Slade School, and became an official artist in World War I. The University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections has a mandate to acquire literary papers.

From the description of Sir William Orpen collection. [ca1901-1920]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 651603423

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