Harry Clarke – Rending of Coffin Art Print

Questions about this print

Which story is Rending of Coffin from?
Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher. The caption is taken from the passage in which Roderick Usher admits that his sister was buried alive and describes the rending of her coffin.

Where was it published?
In Clarke's illustrated editions of Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination, first published by Harrap in 1919, with a second edition following. The book established his reputation as an illustrator.

Who was Harry Clarke?
Harry Clarke (1889–1931) was a Dublin stained-glass artist and book illustrator. His Poe illustrations remain some of his most widely published work.

What size and frame options are there, and what does it cost?
This print is made at 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20″, framed in black, white or natural wood or unframed; the selector on this page shows the exact price. Unframed prints across the shop start at €55 and framed prints at €120. Frames arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing, and the paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.

How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
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