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Expert Guided Tour of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model
- Duration1 hour
- Max Travelers9 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Art Tours
Overview
Explore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing. Engage with the themes of memory, emotion, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists.
– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model
– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings
– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art
– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences
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What's included
Admission fee
Itinerary
Discover the vivid world of Jack Butler Yeats on a guided tour at The Model. Featuring highlights from the Niland Collection, this experience follows Yeatsu2019s evolution from early illustrations to his powerful late oil paintings.nEncounter sailors, performers and solitary figures drawn from his Sligo childhood, and explore how memory, emotion and imagination shaped his art. Discover the u201cliving gingeru201d u2014 the vital spark Yeats believed brings a painting to life u2014 as you gain fresh insight into one of Irelandu2019s most distinctive artistic voices.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.