“Fionn mac Cumhaill knew the affections and antipathies which are proper in a dog; [...] he knew the hopes that animate them, the apprehensions which tingle in their blood, and all that is to be demanded from, or forgiven in, a paw, an ear, a nose, an eye, or a tooth; and he understood these things because he loved dogs, for it is by love alone that we understand anything.” - from The Birth of Bran (Irish Fairy Tales, by James Stephens) Only a few days left to see our archival exhibition, Anne Yeats: The Everyday Fantastic, before it closes on Sunday! The exhibition delves into the imagination of artist and designer Anne Yeats. Her appreciation of Irish history, folklore and mythology is just one of the themes reflected in the works on display. This life-long fascination was no doubt sparked from a young age by her father William Butler Yeats’ involvement in the Celtic Revival, and her use of traditional stories and motifs in her work reflects her personal interest in interpreting the past through modern art and design. Image: Anne Yeats (1919–2001), Painted sketch of two ancient Irish hounds. Pencil and paint on paper. ESB CSIA Collection at the National Gallery of Ireland. © Estate of Anne Yeats, DACS London/IVARO Dublin, 2021. Photo © National Gallery of Ireland #NationalGalleryIRL #AnneYeats #YeatsFamily #Fianna #IrishMythology #IrishArt #Wolfhounds