Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram

Jack Butler Yeats

Created:
Movement:
1920
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key Notes:
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
story of the work:

"Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram," painted by Jack Butler Yeats in 1914, captures a moment of urban life in Dublin, reflecting the socio-economic conditions of the time through the figure of a young newsboy. The work is significant within Yeats's oeuvre as it exemplifies his interest in the themes of youth, mobility, and the everyday experiences of the working class, contributing to the broader narrative of early 20th-century Irish art.

Description of the work:

"Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram," painted by Jack Butler Yeats in 1912, depicts a young newsboy in a dynamic pose as he prepares to board a tram, capturing the energy of urban life in early 20th-century Dublin. The composition is characterized by expressive brushwork and a vibrant color palette, emphasizing the figure's movement and the bustling environment of the city.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Dublin Newsboy Boarding a Tram