Untitled
William Newenham Montague K.B.E., R.A., R.I. Orpen
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Newenham Montague K.B.E., R.A., R.I. Orpen
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Untitled is a work by William Newenham Montague K.B.E., R.A., R.I. Orpen, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This portrait drawing features a woman with dark hair, adorned with a headpiece and dangling earrings. Her gaze is directed straight ahead, and her expression appears neutral. The drawing is rendered in a range of dark tones, with the subject's face and clothing standing out against a lighter background. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind this piece, you might want to look into the art of Orpen, William Newenham Montague K.B.E., R.A., R.I. (Sir).
A charcoal drawing by William Orpen depicts the head of a young woman of East Asian descent.
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Irish-born Orpen made quiet, precise drawings that feel like first thoughts rather than finished pieces.
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