The Liffey Swim by Jack B. Yeats, Irish, 1871-1957, framed in a handmade ash frame with a walnut slip. See other framing options below.
Jack B.Yeats depiction of this longstanding Dublin event encapsulates the excitement of the crowd, the movement of the Liffey and the swimmers within it.
A National Gallery of Ireland print framed in a large handmade ash wood frame, waxed and completed with a french polished walnut slip and real glass glazing. Conservation grade boards and papers used throughout. Acrylic glazing available upon request. Wall art that will last generations.
Framing Options =
• Solid Ash with Walnut Slip: A beautiful, waxed light timber profile accented by a classic french-polished solid walnut inner insert. D35 x H494 x W704mm
• Solid Walnut with Black Slip: A deep, rich genuine hardwood frame paired with a stark, modern minimalist black contrast edge. D35 x H494 x W704mm
• Matt Black Scooped with Gilt Slip: A dramatic, traditional scooped moulding coupled with a striking real gold-leaf accent. D30 x H548 x W799mm
Painted in 1923, The Liffey Swim captures Dublin’s annual open-water race, showcasing the city's post-civil war resilience. Jack B. Yeats positions the viewer directly within the bustling, low-angle crowd along the quays, fostering an immersive sense of intimacy. Spectators strain over the barrier, tracking the swimmers braving the tidal river. Influenced by his early career as a graphic illustrator, Yeats emphasizes the raw emotion, community spirit, and shared excitement of everyday working-class Dubliners. The masterpiece holds massive cultural significance, earning Ireland its first-ever Olympic medal—a silver in the arts category—at the 1924 Paris Games.
The piece comes fitted with high quality hanging hardware and arrives ready-to-hang. Professionally packed and shipped on a fully trackable service with DPD.
Made-to-order - ships within 10 working days.
