Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A. 1871-1957

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Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
A Group of Four Sketches for The Abbey Theatre: Costume Designs for Darcy; Brogan; Head Constable and Constable; and Country Girls
all variously inscribed with character's names and artist's notes
pen and black ink and watercolour
30.5 by 24cm., 12 by 9 1/2 in.

Catalogue Note

Founded jointly by Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory and Jack's elder brother, W.B. Yeats, the Abbey Theatre in Dublin became a famous centre of the Irish literary revival. Before burning down in 1951, the original theatre premiered the works of Irish playwrights including Synge, O'Casey and Beckett. The early years saw frequent upset, with a number of the more raucous and controversial productions disrupted by riots. Having moved to its new premises in 1966, The Abbey celebrates the centenary of its opening this year.