Glass and Ink: The Art of Ireland’s Harry Clarke

Harry Clarke (1889–1931) is a renowned Irish artist, whose stained-glass windows and intricate book illustrations fascinate viewers. In brilliantly colored glass, he imbued Irish saints like Declan and Brendan with unique, human vitality. In illustration, he deftly captured the darkness of works Edgar Allan Poe and Algernon Charles Swinburne. This presentation offers an introduction to his life and works.