In Dublin Bay: Portrait of the Artist's Wife - Orpen, William (1909). Against the expansive skies and shifting waters of Dublin Bay, Orpen portrays his wife Grace with striking elegance and immediacy. Her windswept shawl and poised, contemplative gaze bring quiet intimacy to the restless coastal setting. A beautiful harmony of slate greys and soft blues, the painting captures both the freshness of the Irish air and the fleeting poetry of an open-air moment.
A fine art giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm (smooth matt finish) or equivalent museum quality paper. Mounted with conservation grade boards and tapes and framed in a matt-black scooped frame with a real gold-leaf slip, and real glass glazing. Acrylic glazing available upon request.
Frame size = D37 x 613 x 733mm
Painted in 1909, In Dublin Bay is a dazzling masterpiece showcasing William Orpen’s brilliant capture of light and personal affection. The portrait features his wife, Grace Knewstub, standing on the windswept cliffs of Howth, overlooking the shimmering sea. Executed during a golden period when Orpen spent his summers teaching and painting in Dublin, this work reflects his deep connection to the Irish landscape. Rather than a formal portrait, Orpen presents an atmospheric, open-air study of elegance. By blending advanced Edwardian portraiture with a crisp, maritime light, the piece stands as a landmark testament to early twentieth-century Irish Impressionism.
The piece comes fitted with high quality hanging hardware and arrives ready-to-hang. Professionally packed and shipped on a fully trackable service with DPD.
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