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Elizabeth Corbet Yeats, by John Butler Yeats, oil, 1900

Elizabeth Corbet Yeats

John Butler Yeats

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

Elizabeth Corbet Yeats is a 1900 oil by John Butler Yeats, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
John Butler Yeats
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with dark hair, dressed in a black dress with a white lace shawl draped over her shoulders. She sits in a chair, facing left, with her hands resting on the armrests. The painting's dark background and the subject's attire suggest a somber and introspective mood. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of John Butler Yeats.

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Artist

John Butler Yeats

John Butler Yeats RHA (16 March 1839 – 3 February 1922) was an Irish artist and the father of W.

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