William Orpen

"An Onlooker in France 1917-1919" offers a unique perspective on World War I through the eyes of renowned artist William Orpen. This historical account, rich with pictorial works, documents Orpen's experiences in France during the tumultuous years of the First World War. As an official war artist, Orpen witnessed firsthand the devastation and human cost of the conflict, capturing both the grand scale of military history and the intimate moments of life on the front lines. This collection presents a powerful visual record of World War I, providing insight into the European theater of the war. More than just a collection of art, "An Onlooker in France 1917-1919" stands as a testament to the enduring impact of the war and the crucial role of art in documenting history. A valuable resource for those interested in military history, war art, and the personal experiences of those who lived through this period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"An Onlooker in France 1917-1919" offers a unique perspective on World War I through the eyes of renowned artist William Orpen. This historical account, rich with pictorial works, documents Orpen's experiences in France during the tumultuous years of the First World War. As an official war artist, Orpen witnessed firsthand the devastation and human cost of the conflict, capturing both the grand scale of military history and the intimate moments of life on the front lines. This collection presents a powerful visual record of World War I, providing insight into the European theater of the war. More than just a collection of art, "An Onlooker in France 1917-1919" stands as a testament to the enduring impact of the war and the crucial role of art in documenting history. A valuable resource for those interested in military history, war art, and the personal experiences of those who lived through this period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This book forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have re-typed, re-formatted, and re-published the book in a very modern format. Hence every reader would get a new book but without losing its old charm and feel. We at Alpha Editions, work towards the restoration of old and rare books so that they are never forgotten and are always available for the future generations.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This book forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have re-typed, re-formatted, and re-published the book in a very modern format. Hence every reader would get a new book but without losing its old charm and feel. We at Alpha Editions, work towards the restoration of old and rare books so that they are never forgotten and are always available for the future generations.

Reproduction of the original: An Onlooker in France 1917-1919 by William Orpen

Reproduction of the original: An Onlooker in France 1917-1919 by William Orpen

Fred Neville aka Justin Groch, a lieutenant of cavalry and heir to the earldom of Scroope, woos and then seduces the beautiful Kate O'Hara. Kate lives with her mother in genteel poverty in an isolated cottage near the cliffs of Moher in western Ireland. News of the romantic entanglement quickly reaches Scroope Manor, and Fred is summoned back to Dorsetshire where the earl extracts a firm undertaking that Fred will not marry Kate O'Hara under any circumstances, despite any promises he has made to the girl.

An Onlooker in France 1917-1919 is a WW1 memoir that must not be considered as a serious work on life in France behind the lines, it is merely an attempt to record some certain little incidents that occurred in my own life there. The only thought I wish to convey is my sincere thanks for the wonderful opportunity that was given me to look on and see the fighting man, and to learn to revere and worship him--that is the only serious thing. I wish to express my worship and reverence to that gallant company, and to convey to those who are left my most sincere thanks for all their marvellous kindness to me, a mere looker on. William Orpen