William Butler Yeats
5 of 55 portraits of William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats
by Augustus Edwin John
pencil and wash, circa 1910
13 7/8 in. x 10 in. (353 mm x 253 mm)
Purchased, 1910
Primary Collection
NPG 4105
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Sitterback to top
- William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Poet and dramatist; son of John Butler Yeats. Sitter in 55 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Augustus Edwin John (1878-1961), Painter. Artist associated with 32 portraits, Sitter associated with 87 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 682
Exhibitions and displays
- Jacob Epstein: Portrait Sculptor
Until 24 November



