Sir William Orpen, R.H.A.. R.A. (1878-1931)
Sir William Orpen, R.H.A.. R.A. (1878-1931)

New Edinburgh Nights

Details
Sir William Orpen, R.H.A.. R.A. (1878-1931)
New Edinburgh Nights
insribed 'NEW EDINBURGH NIGHTS/239-40' (lower right)
pencil
4½ x 5¾ in. (11.4 x 14.6 cm.)
Provenance
Mrs Evelyn St George, and by descent.

Lot Essay

In the title, Orpen makes reference to the previous "Edinburgh Night" letters. However, on this occasion he shows himself laid up in bed with a cold or influenza, and appears to be counting the number of sneezes or nose-blowings.
The Orpen Research Project.

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