Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram

Jack Butler Yeats

Created:
Movement:
1920
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Urban youth, dynamic movement.
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Dimensions:
20 x 24 1/4 in. (50.8 x 61.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Jack Butler Yeats: "Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram" (1920)

Jack Butler Yeats (1871–1957) was an influential Irish artist known for his evocative depictions of Irish life and culture. The painting "Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram," created in 1920, exemplifies Yeats' dynamic use of oil on canvas to capture the vibrancy and movement of urban life in early 20th-century Dublin. This work reflects Yeats' interest in the everyday experiences of ordinary people, a theme prevalent throughout his oeuvre. The painting is significant for its historical context, as it was created during a period of intense political and social change in Ireland. Yeats' unique style, characterized by expressive brushwork and vivid color, contributed to the development of modern Irish art. His work continues to be celebrated for its ability to convey the spirit and atmosphere of Ireland during a transformative era.

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Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram by Jack Butler Yeats

Created in 1920, "Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram" by Jack Butler Yeats is an oil on canvas painting that captures a dynamic urban scene with expressive brushwork characteristic of Yeats' style. The artwork depicts a young newsboy energetically boarding a tram, reflecting the vibrancy and movement of early 20th-century Dublin life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram