W. B. Yeats
Augustus Edwin John R.A., O.M. 1878 - 1961
Summary
Male figure on the left facing to the right. He is wearing a large bow at his neck. There are no background details. The surname of the author can be read on the right: JOHN. An exceptional printmaker, John drew his inspiration direct from Rembrandt. The subjects of his portraits such as Yeats reflect his central position in the cultural life of his times.
Object Name
W. B. Yeats
Creators Name
Date Created
1919
Dimensions
print: 17.5cm x 12.7cm
support: 27.5cm x 23.2cm
accession number
1931.57
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
Legal
© the Artist’s Estate. All Rights Reserved 2021/ Bridgeman Images
