Jack B Yeats
Jack B Yeats was an influential Irish painter and writer, known for his expressive style and contributions to both visual arts and literature. As the brother of the famous poet W.B. Yeats, Jack's works often reflect themes of Irish identity and culture, making him a key figure in the Irish artistic movement of the early 20th century.
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Recent news mentions
Jack B Yeats items including paintbrushes and paints are expected to make in excess of €50,000 at auction.
Jack B Yeats home studio contents up for auction – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-06
Jack B Yeats is noted for a humorous sketch he drew for Mabel FitzGerald.
Rathmines home of former taoiseach now owned by son, Sherry FitzGerald founder, for €3.75m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-11
Jack B Yeats was a brother of Susan Yeats and involved in the Dun Emer Guild.
how a Victorian artist went viral – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
Joanna Lumley showcases her appreciation for Jack B Yeats's artwork.
‘I love Ireland as much as you can if you’re not an Irish person’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Jack B Yeats’s painting of mournful scene after Bloody Sunday 1920 is acquired by National Gallery.
Jack B Yeats’s painting of mournful scene after Bloody Sunday 1920 is acquired by National Gallery – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Jack B Yeats is mentioned for his book 'A Little Book of Drawings'.
‘Dermot Bolger said there was a whiff of silage off my novel. I think that was a compliment’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-22
