Time: Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5.30pm Thur: 9.30am-8.30pm Sun:12noon-5.30pm
In 2008 the Gallery received a generous gift of 10 magnificent watercolours commissioned to illustrate Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. In 1916 the London publisher Harrap & Co published an edition of the stories lavishly illustrated with 16 colour plates by the young Irish artist Harry Clarke (1889-1931). Clarke's illustrations, which include The Snow Queen, The Hardy Tin Soldier and The Wild Swans feature exquisite detail and rich colours.
These exotic and highly imaginative compositions show the artist's mastery of colour and line, reminiscent of his intricate stained glass designs. The display of these recent acquisitions will be complemented by six black and white illustrations (acquired in 1936) which Clarke produced for an edition of Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock.
IMAGE CAPTION
Harry Clarke (1889-1931)
The Garden of Paradise
Photo © National Gallery of Ireland
Harry Clarke's Illustrations for Hans Christian Andersen's 'Fairy Tales'
Sat 16 May 2009 until Sun 23 Aug 2009
Time: Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5.30pm Thur: 9.30am-8.30pm Sun:12noon-5.30pm
In 2008 the Gallery received a generous gift of 10 magnificent watercolours commissioned to illustrate Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. In 1916 the London publisher Harrap & Co published an edition of the stories lavishly illustrated with 16 colour plates by the young Irish artist Harry Clarke (1889-1931). Clarke's illustrations, which include The Snow Queen, The Hardy Tin Soldier and The Wild Swans feature exquisite detail and rich colours.
These exotic and highly imaginative compositions show the artist's mastery of colour and line, reminiscent of his intricate stained glass designs. The display of these recent acquisitions will be complemented by six black and white illustrations (acquired in 1936) which Clarke produced for an edition of Alexander Pope's The Rape of the Lock.
IMAGE CAPTION
Harry Clarke (1889-1931)
The Garden of Paradise
Photo © National Gallery of Ireland
Venue Information: National Gallery of Ireland
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