Exploring Irish Art and William Orpen's Legacy

What was the significance of the dining room at 24 Farm Street for the narrator?

• It was where they first met the Hobarts.

• It housed the painting 'The Thinker' by William Orpen.

• It was the largest room in the house.

• It contained a collection of rare books.

Where did William Orpen receive his art education?

• Royal Academy of Arts

• Glasgow School of Art

• Metropolitan School of Art in Dublin and Slade School of Fine Art in London

• École des Beaux-Arts

What was the purpose of the British government's official War artists scheme?

• To train new artists

• To sell war-themed art to the public

• To document the Western Front through art

• To promote British art globally

Who is depicted in William Orpen's painting 'The Poet'?

• William Orpen himself

• A British soldier

• Sha Keting, a student of Orpen

• A famous Irish poet

What was Alan and Mary's principal legacy according to the narrator?

• Championing Irish art

• Hosting art exhibitions

• Writing about art history

• Collecting rare books