A Life Illuminated: The Art of Harry Clarke Harry Clarke, born in Dublin in 1889, was a singular talent who left an indelible mark on the landscape of early 20th-century art. His tragically short life – he passed away in Switzerland in 1931 at just forty-two years old – belies the astonishing volume and enduring power of his artistic output. Clarke wasn’t simply a stained glass artist or an illustrator; he was a visionary who synthesi…