Jack Butler Yeats (1871–1957): Ireland’s Olympic medalist & leading 20th-century painter Jack Butler Yeats, born August 29, 1871, in London, England, was more than just a painter; he was a storyteller, a poet of the canvas, and a uniquely Irish voice resonating within the broader currents of modern art. Though initially overshadowed by his celebrated brother, William Butler Yeats (the Poet Laureate), Jack carved out an artistic identity entirely his own—one deeply rooted in the landscapes, people, and spirit of Ireland. His journey began amidst a family steeped in creativity; his father, Joh…