Art, Symbol & Imagination
A Descent into the Maelström
Concentric streams of fine marks spiral towards a black centre. A small boat clings to the inside of the funnel, emphasising the overwhelming scale of the water. Clarke’s plate illustrates Poe’s description of the boat appearing to hang upon the interior surface of the maelstrom.
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Harry Clarke. "A Descent into the Maelström" [editorial title]. In Tales of Mystery and Imagination, Edgar Allan Poe; illustrations by Harry Clarke. 1919 illustrated Harrap edition; illustrations by Harry Clarke, 1919, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.. Source scan leaf 113. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0237-0113
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Harry Clarke. A Descent into the Maelström. Tales of Mystery and Imagination. Scan leaf 113. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0237-0113