One of the drawings in the Orpen archive acquired by the National Gallery of Ireland.
AN archive of 400 letters and drawings by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931) has been acquired by the National Gallery of Ireland in a deal brokered by Dublin auctioneers Whyte’s.
The collection was sold by a descendant of the artist who lives in England and includes 200 letters to his wife Grace Orpen. It also features finished sketches, photographs and other memorabilia.