{"product_id":"douglas-hyde-john-butler-yeats-art-print","title":"Douglas Hyde – John Butler Yeats Art Print","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouglas Hyde by John Butler Yeats (1906) — Archival Print \u0026amp; fine art quality Framed Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable portrait captures Douglas Hyde at the height of the Gaelic Revival — a moment when Ireland’s cultural destiny was being reawakened through language, literature and national identity. Painted in 1906 by John Butler Yeats, one of Ireland’s most revered portrait artists, this work predates Hyde’s presidency and reflects his leading role as a scholar, visionary and founder of the Gaelic League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gaelic Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouglas Hyde believed Ireland could only thrive as a nation if its language and culture were preserved. His writings and speeches ignited a nationwide movement to restore Irish as a living language. This portrait stands not just as an image of a man, but as a symbol of Ireland’s cultural rebirth — a visual embodiment of dignity, intellect and national spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artist: John Butler Yeats (1839–1922)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFather of poet W.B. Yeats and painter Jack B. Yeats, John Butler Yeats is celebrated for his sensitive and insightful portraits. His gift was not merely technical; he captured the inner life of his sitters. In this 1906 oil painting, now housed in the National Gallery of Ireland, the contemplative strength of Hyde is immortalised with soft brushwork, warm tones and deep psychological presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyde is portrayed seated in profile, his expression calm yet resolute. Earthy ochres, muted reds and gentle shadows create a scholarly atmosphere. The portrait conveys not political grandeur but intellectual leadership — the image of a man shaping Ireland through culture rather than power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Artwork Matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece represents the birth of modern Ireland through cultural awakening. As the founder of the Gaelic Revival and eventual first President of Ireland, Hyde’s legacy lives in every Irish speaker, every poem, every identity reclaimed. This print allows you to own a piece of that legacy — a symbol of Ireland’s soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaelic Quote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A country without a language is a country without a soul.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40×50 cm \/ 16×20″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchival Art Print (Unframed):\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on 230–250 gsm archival, acid-free paper using pigment-based inks for 100+ year longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003efine art quality Framed Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSC-certified solid wood frame with gallery glazing and archival mount; available in black, white and natural finishes; arrives ready to hang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum Standard Colour Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faithfully calibrated to the original oil paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Buy Irish Art","offers":[{"title":"20x25 cm \/ 8x10″ \/ No Frame","offer_id":57943707222398,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″ \/ No Frame","offer_id":57235038306686,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″ \/ Black","offer_id":57235038339454,"sku":"e62246d7-8225-44ca-8327-bed69ad82d01","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″ \/ White","offer_id":57235038372222,"sku":"2662e056-8fbd-4d95-bfda-86d3b0185b99","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″ \/ Wood","offer_id":57235038404990,"sku":"702f54ab-d9fa-497a-8032-cd3c1970d668","price":230.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ No Frame","offer_id":57943679172990,"sku":null,"price":112.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25 cm \/ 8x10″ \/ Black","offer_id":57957403296126,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25 cm \/ 8x10″ \/ Wood","offer_id":57957403328894,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x25 cm \/ 8x10″ \/ White","offer_id":57957403361662,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Black","offer_id":57957403394430,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Wood","offer_id":57957403427198,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ White","offer_id":57957403459966,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/8091\/4099\/files\/f2b93d2e-e2bf-4f8e-bca0-fdf7dd392d41.jpg?v=1776088900","url":"https:\/\/www.buyirishart.com\/products\/douglas-hyde-john-butler-yeats-art-print","provider":"Buy Irish Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}