Thou Hast Murdered Thyself

All Resolutions

A man stands behind a spectral image of himself clutching the sword which runs through its chest

In my death, see by this image, which is thine own, how utterly thou hast murdered thyself.

(P. 148.)

Artist

Name:: Clarke, Harry
Dates:: 1889-1931
Country:: Ireland

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Duke University Libraries, The Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Tales of mystery and imagination
Author:: Poe, Edgar Allan
Publisher:: London, New York: Brentano's Publishers, George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., n.d.
Open Library:: View record

Description:

A man stands triumphant behind a spectral image of himself clutching the blade of the sword which runs through its chest.

Illustration to “William Wilson.”

Tags:

Download json record

▲ Top

Open Image Editor
(In partnership with Colorcinch)

Where is this illustration likely to be in the public domain?
In the EU and countries where copyright protection lasts for the life of the creator plus 70 years or fewer

Please note that this statement merely reflects our best guess at the probable copyright status of this illustration. By no means is it intended to replace professional or legal advice.
Learn more about how we assess copyright status.

Cite this page:

{{cite web | title=Thou Hast Murdered Thyself | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/murdered-thyself/ | author=Clarke, Harry | year=n.d. | access-date=May 16, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}