Harry Clarke
Irish artist (1889–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Harry Clarke, see Harry Clarke (disambiguation).
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.
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Born | Henry Patrick Clarke 17 March 1889 |
Died | 6 January 1931(1931-01-06) (aged 41) |
Resting place | Chur (disinterred in 1946 and reburied in an unknown communal grave) |
Alma mater | Dublin Metropolitan School of Art |
Known for | stained glass and book illustration |
Movement | Arts and Crafts |
Spouse | Margaret Clarke |
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His work was influenced by both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. His stained glass was particularly informed by the French Symbolist movement.