The First Costume (La Premiere Mode)

Sir William Orpen, R.A. (1878-1931) The First Costume (La Premiere Mode) signed 'ORPEN' (lower right), inscribed '"The First Fashion"' (lower left), inscribed again 'COSTUME' (lower centre), and inscribed again ' La Premiere Mode' (lower right) watercolour, charcoal and chalk 20½ x 15¼ in. (52.1 x 38.7 cm.) Executed in 1926-28.