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Robert O'Rorke
Orpheus - Late 20th Century British watercolour by Robert O'Rorke

1993

About the Item

ROBERT O’RORKE (Born 1945) Orpheus Signed and dated l.r.: Rbt O’Rorke ’93; signed, dated 1993 and inscribed The Dance No.3 on a label attached to the backboard Watercolour on grey paper Framed 33.5 by 47 cm., 13 ¼ by 18 ½ in. (frame size 50 by 63.5 cm., 19 ¾ by 25 in.) Provenance: David & Rose Rowse Collection. O’Rorke trained at the Byam Shaw School of Art, 1963-6, and the Royal College of Art, 1966-9. He exhibits widely in the UK and overseas including the Royal Academy, Whitechapel Art Gallery, New English Art Club and also at a number of one-man shows. Commissions have included two large oils of Rufford Abbey for the new Council Chamber in Nottingham. He was artist-in-residence at Garsington Opera in the 2006 season. He lives and works in London.
  • Creator:
    Robert O'Rorke (1945, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1993
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28611stDibs: LU1028314290172
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