Harry Clarke – Marchesa Aphrodite (1923) Art Print

fine art quality reproduction · Harry Clarke illustration (1923) · Gothic literary art · Ready-to-hang framed print

Poe’s Tales of Mystery (1923) — “Marchesa Aphrodite” by Harry Clarke
fine art quality Framed Art Print

Celebrate the dark elegance of Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless tales with this fine art quality framed reproduction of Harry Clarke’s 1923 illustration, “Marchesa Aphrodite”, created for Poe’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination. Clarke, one of Ireland’s most celebrated early 20th-century illustrators, is renowned for his intricate gothic detail, dramatic contrasts, and hauntingly surreal compositions.

With its refined linework and theatrical mood, “Marchesa Aphrodite” makes a striking statement in reading rooms, home libraries, studies, and gallery walls—perfect for collectors of Irish illustration, literature lovers, and fans of gothic design.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Our framed prints are built to museum standards, combining archival materials with a substantial gallery-style frame.

• Ready-to-hang: Includes secure hanging hardware for effortless installation.
• Frame: Responsibly sourced oak or ash hardwood, each with unique natural grain.
• Frame profile: 20 mm (0.79") thick and wide for a bold, archival presence.
• Paper: 250 gsm fine art quality paper (0.29 mm / 11.4 mils).
• Finish: Matte, uncoated, natural off-white archival surface—ideal for fine detail.
• Protection: Crystal-clear, shatterproof plexiglass.
• Sustainability: FSC-certified paper and responsibly sourced materials (or equivalent).

Perfect For

• Collectors of Harry Clarke and Irish illustration
• Poe readers and literature enthusiasts
• Dark academic interiors, studies, and libraries
• Gothic, Art Nouveau, and symbolist-inspired decor

Bring home a dramatic piece of book-art history—where Poe’s imagination meets Clarke’s gothic mastery—reproduced to museum standards and framed for lasting impact.