William Butler Yeats Collection

Glencar Waterfall, Co Sligo, Ireland; W. B. Yeats Made This Waterfall Famous In His Poem The Stolen Child
Glencar Waterfall, Co Sligo, Ireland; W.B. Yeats Made This Waterfall Famous In His Poem The Stolen Child

Yeats, William Butler, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yeats, William Butler, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31

Yeats, William Butler, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yeats, William Butler, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31

Yeats, William Butler, Mr. and John Quinn, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yeats, William Butler, Mr. and John Quinn, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31

Woburn Walk, 2013. Creator: Ethel Davies
The charming street of Woburn Walk, originally Victorian and supposedly Londons first pedestrian shopping precinct, still lined with shops

W B Yeats, Irish poet (litho)
980804 W B Yeats, Irish poet (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W B Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet

Front cover of The Tower by W. B. Yeats, 1928 (colour litho)
3329290 Front cover of The Tower by W. B. Yeats, 1928 (colour litho) by Moore, Thomas Sturge (1870-1944); 19.2x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: YEATS, William Butler (1865-1939). The Tower

Lough Gill, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Lough Gill, 1898. Lough Gill, a freshwater lake in County Sligo, setting for William Butler Yeats poem " The Lake Isle of Innisfree". From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Ben Bulben, Co Sligo, Ireland

Isle Of Innisfree, Lough Gill, Co Sligo, Ireland; Poem Written By William Butler Yeats Lake Isle Of Innisfree On The Island

Portrait of the poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), 1903. Private Collection

W. B. Yeats, c1900, (1934). William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) a prominent figure of the Irish and British literary establishments, in his later years served as an Irish Senator for two terms

William Butler Yeats, Irish poet and playwright, c1900s. Yeats (1865-1939) as a young man. Yeats won the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature. (Colorised black and white print)

Mr WB Yeats, Presenting Mr George Moore to the Queen of Fairies, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr WB Yeats, Presenting Mr George Moore to the Queen of Fairies, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Ben Bulben, County Sligo, Ireland; Glacial Valley Landscape

William Butler Yeats 1898 William Rothenstein
William Butler Yeats, 1898. William Rothenstein (British, 1872-1945). Lithograph

Glencar Waterfall, Co Sligo, Ireland; W. B. Yeats Made This Waterfall Famous In His Poem The Stolen Child
Glencar Waterfall, Co Sligo, Ireland; W.B. Yeats Made This Waterfall Famous In His Poem The Stolen Child

Glencar Waterfall, Yeats Country, Co Sligo, Ireland

Celtic High Cross At Drumcliff, Drumcliff, Co Sligo, Ireland

High Cross and Drumcliffe Church, Co Sligo, Ireland

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William Butler Yeats, the renowned Irish poet, continues to captivate hearts and minds with his timeless works. Born in 1865, Yeats found inspiration in the enchanting landscapes of Ireland, such as Glencar Waterfall in Co Sligo. It was here that he immortalized the waterfall in his famous poem "The Stolen Child, " forever linking its beauty to his words. Yeats' influence extended beyond poetry; he also left a mark on London's Woburn Walk. In 2013, Ethel Davies created a stunning piece dedicated to him, showcasing the impact of his literary legacy even today. Throughout his life, Yeats remained deeply connected to Ireland's natural wonders. The majestic Ben Bulben mountain in Co Sligo served as both muse and backdrop for many of his poetic compositions. Its rugged grandeur perfectly mirrored the depth and intensity of his verses. Yeats himself was an intriguing figure—a portrait from 1903 captures him at a moment when creativity seemed to radiate from within him. His piercing gaze hints at the profound emotions that fueled his writing. In addition to being a poet, Yeats was also involved in theater and playwriting during the early 1900s. A delightful illustration by Max Beerbohm depicts Yeats presenting George Moore to none other than the Queen of Fairies—an imaginative scene that reflects both their artistic endeavors and their shared love for folklore. Lough Gill provided another source of inspiration for Yeats—a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery where he could find solace and reflect upon life's mysteries. As we delve into Yeat's world through these images—whether it be through lithographs or photographs—we are reminded not only of his immense talent but also of how nature shaped him as an artist. From Glencar Waterfall's cascading beauty to Ben Bulben's imposing presence, these landscapes became intertwined with Yeat’s creative spirit.