The Year's at the Spring 1920

Harry Clarke made this ink drawing called 'The Year's at the Spring' with a real eye for detail, almost like he's etching with ink. It’s all monochrome, which gives it a timeless, ghostly feel. Look at the monk holding the cross, the way Clarke has built up these tiny little lines, almost like he is knitting with the ink. It's meticulous work, but I don't think it’s necessarily about perfection. It's more about the process, the time spent, like a meditation. Then, there’s the solid black silhouette of the hill in the background, with the tiny figures marching along the top. That contrast is just so striking. For me, this drawing brings to mind the work of Aubrey Beardsley. They both create this sense of mystery and a hint of the macabre. It’s a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, a dialogue across generations.