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William Orpen, Arthur Rhys-Davids and Reginald Hoidge


John Simkin

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In 1917 William Orpen was commissioned to paint two British Flying Aces: Arthur Rhys-Davids and Reginald Hoidge. Within a few weeks, Rhys-Davids was killed in action. You can see the paintings here:

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWdavids.htm

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWhoidge.htm

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ARTorpen.htm

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