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Sir William Orpen R.A. — Myself and Cupid
Sir William Orpen R.A.

Myself and Cupid

1910

A self-portrait by Irish artist William Orpen alongside a representation of Cupid, painted in oil on canvas. The composition playfully explores themes of artistic identity and classical mythology in an Edwardian context.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

British Art Evening Sale: Modern/Contemporary

June 29, 2021

Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000

Lot 24

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Sir William Orpen R.A., Myself and Cupid, 1910

A self-portrait by Irish artist William Orpen alongside a representation of Cupid, painted in oil on canvas. The composition playfully explores themes of artistic identity and classical mythology in an Edwardian context.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1910
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Edwardian Era, Early 20th Century, Irish, Allegorical, Oil Painting, Portrait, Academic, Self-Portrait, Mythological, Figurative

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