Sir William Orpen, Portrait Painter Extraordinaire

William Orpen was born in Ireland and was a precocious talent from an early age, destined for greatness. He would find himself as heir apparent to John Singer Sargent, who promoted the young painter as one of the finest artists in Britain. Orpen would serve in the British army as a war artist, and his many portraits of the period would gain him great honor and riches. He lived in a unique time in history and is now once again gaining important recognition. Consider helping our channel. Consider helping our channel. To make a donation via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/gliaa2