The artwork, titled “John Butler Yeats,” was created by Robert Henri in the year 1909. It belongs to the American Realism art movement and is categorized under the portrait genre.
In the artwork, a distinguished elderly man with a white beard and gentle expression is depicted. His visage, illuminated against a dark background, conveys a sense of wisdom and introspection. The man is attired in dark clothing, a faint red tie visible at his neck, and his left hand rests gently on an armrest, adding to the impression of serene contemplation. The use of light and shadow showcases the artist’s mastery in rendering realistic human features and textures, characteristic of the American Realism movement.
