Lilian Iris Orpen (1883-1944), Ferry Carrick

Watercolour drawing of the round tower at Ferrycarrig, Co Wexford, as seen from the banks of the Slaney river. The round tower is in fact a replica of an early Christian round tower, built in the 19th century to commemorate the men from Wexford who died in the Crimean war with Russia between 1853 and 1856. The tower was built in 1857.

Lilian Iris Orpen was a member of the well-known Orpen family of Monksgrange, Co Wexford, a relative of the well-known artist, William Orpen.

Watercolour on paper. Signed and titled bottom right. 32 x 22 cm approx. Reframed with UV protective, low-reflection glass and acid-free mount and backing board.

Like most of the artworks on this website, this piece is on display in our Clare Street shop.