Letter from [John Rothenstein] to 'Kit' Orpen Casey concerning a portrait of [Grace] Knewstub, and Orpen photographs
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Description
Handwritten letter on headed paper, addressed from Oxford, United Kingdom, in which Rothenstein provides the name of his autobiography for Orpen Casey's reference, 'Time's Thievish Progress.' He also mentions that he would like to see her family photographs and the 'Knewstub portrait.' [Kit's mother Grace Knewstub was related by marriage to the Rothensteins; her sister Alice Knewstub, married the painter William Rothenstein.]
Creator
Rothenstein, John
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| Title | Letter from [John Rothenstein] to 'Kit' Orpen Casey concerning a portrait of [Grace] Knewstub, and Orpen photographs |
|---|---|
| Creator | Rothenstein, John |
| Date | [13 June 1982] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/4/3/15 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Handwriting is rather difficult to read |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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Irish Art ArchiveWilliam Orpen (1878-1931)The William and Grace Orpen CollectionOrpen Family CorrespondenceLetters to Christine 'Kit' Orpen Casey / Mrs Barrie NicollLetters concerning William Orpen's historical letters and archiveLetter from [John Rothenstein] to 'Kit' Orpen Casey concerning a portrait of [Grace] Knewstub, and Orpen photographs
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