Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Currie by William Orpen. A painterly oil portrait of a man in early 20th-century British military uniform wearing a heavy fur-lined coat against a gestural grey background.

Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Currie

William Orpen

1919 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified oil portrait of a high-ranking military officer by William Orpen.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

This 1919 oil portrait by Sir William Orpen captures Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Currie, the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Corps during World War I. Rendered with Orpen's characteristic expressive brushwork and keen eye for character, the painting balances formal military dignity with a heavy, textured fur coat and a dynamic, atmospheric background.

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