Harry Clarke

Harry Clarke
Born
Henry Patrick Clarke

17 March 1889
Died6 January 1931(1931-01-06) (aged 41)
Chur, Grisons, Switzerland
Resting placeChur (disinterred in 1946 and reburied in an unknown communal grave)
Alma materDublin Metropolitan School of Art
Known forstained glass and book illustration
MovementArts and Crafts
SpouseMargaret Clarke

Henry Patrick Clarke RHA (17 March 1889 – 6 January 1931) was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement.

His work was influenced by both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. His stained glass was particularly informed by the French Symbolist movement.


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