Biography of William Orpen 1878-1931

William Orpen 1878-1931 is in Painters.

Before 27 Nov 1878 [his father] Arthur Herbert Orpen (age 48) and [his mother] Anne Caulfield were married.

On 27 Nov 1878 William Orpen was born to Arthur Herbert Orpen (age 48) and Anne Caulfield at Stillorgan, Dublin.

1900. William Orpen (age 21). "The Mirror". Model Emily Scoble from the Slade School of Art tto whom the artist was briefly engaged. She ended their relationship in 1901.

After 1901 William Orpen (age 22) and Grace Knewstub were married.

1905. William Orpen (age 26). "The Mirror".

Around 1907. William Orpen (age 28). Portrait of Grace Gifford (age 18).

Grace Gifford: On 03 May 1887 Joseph Plunkett and she were married in the chapel of Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, a few hours before he was executed. On 04 Mar 1888 she was born. On 13 Dec 1955 she died.

1907. William Orpen (age 28). Self-Portrait. "Self-portrait with glasses".

Around 1908 to 1912. William Orpen (age 29). "Grace reading at Howth Bay". Model the artist's wife [his wife] Grace Knewstub.

Grace Knewstub: After 1901 William Orpen and she were married.

Between 1908 and 1912. William Orpen (age 29). "Grace reading at Howth Bay".

1913. William Orpen (age 34). Self-Portrait. "Sowing New Seed".

1915. William Orpen (age 36). Portrait of Myra Idina Sackville Countess of Erroll (age 21).

1917. William Orpen (age 38). Portrait of Yvonne Aubicq.

1917. William Orpen (age 38). Self-Portrait.

1917. William Orpen (age 38). "The Refugee". Model Yvonne Aubicq".

1917. William Orpen (age 38). Portrait of Lady Marriott, Maud "Momo" Kahn (age 20).

Maud "Momo" Kahn: In 1897 he was born. In 1960 he died.

1918. William Orpen (age 39). "Zonnebeke".

1918. William Orpen (age 39). "Dead Germans in a Trench".

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of George Allardice 1st Baron Riddell (age 53).

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of Edgar Gascoyne-Cecil 1st Viscount Cecil (age 54).

1919. William Orpen (age 40). Portrait of Edward George Villiers Stanley 17th Earl of Derby (age 53).

In 1926 [his father] Arthur Herbert Orpen (age 96) died.

1928. William Orpen (age 49). Portrait of Ernest Benn 2nd Baronet (age 52).

Ernest Benn 2nd Baronet: On 25 Jun 1875 he was born. On 17 Jan 1954 he died.

On 29 Sep 1931 William Orpen (age 52) died.

Ancestors of William Orpen 1878-1931

Father: Arthur Herbert Orpen

William Orpen

GrandFather: Bishop Charles Caulfield

Mother: Anne Caulfield

Great x 3 Grandfather: George St George

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard St George 1st Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Bligh

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizzabeth Bligh

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Bligh St George 2nd Baronet

GrandMother: Grace St George