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Portrait of William Butler Yeats
painting

John, Augustus Edwin R.A., O.M.
Europe, Ireland, Connacht, Galway, Coole Park
1907

1928.79
First floor: Lowry and Valette

Oil on canvas
76.2 x 51.2 cm

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G10.3

William Butler Yeats 1907
Augustus John 1878-1961
Oil on canvas

This expressive portrait of the famous Irish poet,
with its convincing pose and confident handling,
shows why John was so revered by Valette's students

Purchased 1928.79

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