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Naked Sea

Major Sir William Newenham Montague Orpen, KBE, RA, RHA (27 November 1878 – 29 September 1931), was an Irish artist who worked mainly in London. Orpen was a fine draughtsman and a popular, commercially successful, painter of portraits for the well-to-do in Edwardian society, though many of his most striking paintings are self-portraits.

His painting inspired this small verse
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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 1:48 PM
hello Micheal, as I was reading this poem, I could picture this naked sea. A well written poem. have a nice day my friend.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 21, 2018 at 10:31 AM
Beautiful and perfect xomo
Sergi Avatar
May 20, 2018 at 9:55 AM
A beautiful poem, Arthur as well as the visual aid.
White Avatar
May 17, 2018 at 11:52 PM
Very good, my friend, I love it
Turner Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 12:59 PM
She is going to be sunburned tomorrow! I do love your verse, Arthur and the painting you embellish it with.
Warrior Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 8:01 AM
That's the way I'd like my tears to be read lol...lovely verse Arthur...love and light...^WW^
Allison Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 4:09 AM
You were so busy gawping at the pic you forgot to post the verse under the narrative Arthur lol:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
May 26, 2018 at 2:59 PM
:)
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