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William Orpen
About
Irish artist (1878–1931)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Orpen
- Born
- 1878-11-27
- Died
- 1931-09-29
- Occupation
- painter / visual artist / artist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / Ireland / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Irish Free State
- Birthplace
- Stillorgan
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseGrace Orpen
- PartnerEvelyn St. George
Family
- FatherArthur Orpen
- MotherAnne Caulfeild
- SiblingRichard Orpen
- ChildVivien Antonia Bligh St. George
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- portrait
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Received |
Notable Works
- The Café Royal in Londonpainting by William Orpen
Education
- Slade School of Fine Art
- National College of Art and Design
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q922483 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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