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Brian Clarke: The Vespers
HENI is proud to present The Vespers by Sir Brian Clarke, 12 limited edition prints and the second collection drawn from Clarke’s pivotal Vespers watercolours. These works are part of a series of prints conceived and completed by Clarke in the final months of his life. The rest of the prints are planned to be released over the next few years.
HENI is committed to celebrating and recognising Brian’s legacy.
The Vespers works are Giclée prints on Cotton Smooth Rag, presented in oak frames with UV-protected acrylic glass. Six of the artworks measure 130 x 90 cm and six measure 90 x 130 cm (framed). Each print is from an edition of 50 (+ 12 APs). All works are numbered and hand-signed on the front by the artist.
The editions are available by application until 17:00 BST on 8 September 2025.
About The Vespers
The prints are based on watercolours from the Vespers series, a body of work which draws on Clarke’s longstanding romance with poppies. The forms appear at first glance to be poppies, with their thin, green paint-drip stems and vivid scarlet petals, but they quickly take on a more abstract, changeable appearance. Clarke called these mesmerising interactions of light and colour “vespers”. He explained, “Vespers comes from the Greek hespera, meaning evening – they are evening prayers.”
Critic Robert Storr praised Clarke’s technique, “Clarke is able to eke out subtle suggestions of formal flux and volume from the various transparencies and opacities of a single spontaneous stroke,” calling the Vespers series “an explosive bouquet of natural beauty at its most ephemeral.”
Originally painted through the pandemic, and first exhibited at Phillips, London in 2021, these meditative works capture Clarke’s activity during this turbulent time.
Sir Brian Clarke
Sir Brian Clarke was an internationally acclaimed artist whose work spanned a wide range of genres and mediums.
Clarke died on 1 July 2025 at age 71. Widely regarded as the most important contemporary artist working in stained glass, across his fifty-year career he revolutionised the stained glass medium not only technologically but also philosophically, pushing the boundaries of what it can achieve. Equally important was his pictorial practice, explored in painting, sculpture, lead work, mosaic, drawing, collage and tapestry.
His unique and radical approach earned him numerous awards and honours, and his artworks have been shown in prestigious collections and institutions worldwide such as The Victoria and Albert Museum, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Corning Museum of Glass New York and Tate London. To learn more about Brian Clarke and his work, visit his official website here.
If you’re interested in learning more about Sir Brian Clarke, view our HENI Talks films here.
"The poppy itself intrigues me because it's so fragile, it's so vulnerable, it's so fleeting, and the color is full of the most kind of intense and majestic expression of being alive, however briefly that occurs."
- Sir Brian Clarke
Visit HENI Gallery
The Vespers are on display at HENI Gallery from 1 until 8 September. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm
The Vespers Book & Merchandise
Published in 2021, Vespers is a luminous hardback book showcasing the vast collection of over 500 watercolour poppies by British painter and architectural artist Sir Brian Clarke, it features a preface by the artist and an introduction by renowned writer and art critic Robert Storr. The book is available on the HENI shop.
You can also buy exclusive merchandise featuring the Vespers and other works by Sir Brian Clarke on the HENI shop.
Timeline
To ensure a fair and broad distribution, the limited edition artworks are being sold on an application basis for a limited time only. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to get started.
APPLICATION
The application window for this drop is open from 28 August until 8 September.
ALLOCATION
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
DELIVERY OR STORAGE
You can have your order delivered or stored with us in the HENI Vault. HENI estimates all artworks will ship within 3 months of the application window closing. If you use the Vault, you won't be charged until 3 months after the application window ends, at which point you can withdraw your order at any time. You can learn more about the Vault here.
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HENI is proud to present The Vespers by Sir Brian Clarke, 12 limited edition prints and the second collection drawn from Clarke’s pivotal Vespers watercolours. These works are part of a series of prints conceived and completed by Clarke in the final months of his life. The rest of the prints are planned to be released over the next few years.
HENI is committed to celebrating and recognising Brian’s legacy.
The Vespers works are Giclée prints on Cotton Smooth Rag, presented in oak frames with UV-protected acrylic glass. Six of the artworks measure 130 x 90 cm and six measure 90 x 130 cm (framed). Each print is from an edition of 50 (+ 12 APs). All works are numbered and hand-signed on the front by the artist.
The editions are available by application until 17:00 BST on 8 September 2025.
The prints are based on watercolours from the Vespers series, a body of work which draws on Clarke’s longstanding romance with poppies. The forms appear at first glance to be poppies, with their thin, green paint-drip stems and vivid scarlet petals, but they quickly take on a more abstract, changeable appearance. Clarke called these mesmerising interactions of light and colour “vespers”. He explained, “Vespers comes from the Greek hespera, meaning evening – they are evening prayers.”
Originally painted through the pandemic, and first exhibited at Phillips, London in 2021, these meditative works capture Clarke’s activity during this turbulent time.
Collectors can store their artworks in the HENI Vault. Our bonded fine art warehouse gives maximum flexibility to collectors by delaying delivery and customs duties until a later date. Should you choose to delay the delivery of your order and store it in the HENI Vault, VAT will not be applied at checkout. To learn more about using the HENI Vault, please read this article.
You can complete your application for The Vespers on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the editions you applied for. After the allocation period, if your application is successful, you will be sent an order confirmation once payment has been successfully taken.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
Yes, the HENI Vault is available to select at checkout. The HENI Vault, is a storage service which gives flexibility to collectors who don't have immediate space to store their artworks. Our fine art warehouse features a secure, climate-controlled environment in the UK. With its customs-bonded status, the HENI Vault not only ensures the safekeeping of your artworks but also allows the deferral of delivery and customs duties until you decide to withdraw your artworks.
Here's how it works:
- 3 months after the application window has closed, a monthly subscription fee of $25 per artwork kicks in for using the HENI Vault.
- You have the freedom to withdraw your artworks at any time. A handling and administration charge of $25 per artwork applies upon withdrawal.
You can choose to store your artworks in the HENI Vault during the checkout. You will be asked to complete some security questions which we may ask for in the future. Confirmation of your Vault subscription will be sent by email, along with details on how to withdraw your artwork in the future.
Please note that although VAT is not charged at the time of purchase, when withdrawing an artwork from the Vault, you will be charged VAT on the initial purchase price if you are then shipping that artwork to the UK. You will be contacted by your local customs or shipping regarding paying VAT and any applicable duties if you are shipping your artwork from the Vault to outside the UK.
As The Vespers is a limited-edition release, HENI tries to ensure that the prints are sold broadly and fairly (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis). You can apply for multiple prints from The Vespers, however, HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
If you selected the Complete Fulfilment option during the application process, HENI will only satisfy your application if we are able to fulfil your entire application. If you selected the Partial Fulfilment option during the application process, HENI may offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the editions you applied for, but not all. Choosing Partial Fulfilment may increase your chances of being successfully allocated. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants around the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
During the application process it is possible to accept “alternative allocation”, which means you are willing to receive an alternative artwork of the same size and price if your original selection isn't available. Choosing “alternative allocation” may increase your chances of being successfully allocated.
Furthermore, if you selected the “No” to partial allocation during the application process, HENI will only satisfy your application if we are able to fulfil your entire application. If you selected “Yes” to partial allocation option during the application process, HENI may offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the editions you applied for, but not all. Choosing partial fulfilment may increase your chances of being successfully allocated. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
The Vespers is priced in US Dollars and can be purchased using credit or debit card. Please ensure when submitting your payment details that you enter the correct billing post/zip code information for the payment card you are using.
When applying for The Vespers you will be asked to provide details of a credit or debit card. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants in the coming weeks after the application period has closed. Only after you have been notified of your successful application will HENI arrange to take payment. HENI will automatically attempt to take payment using the payment method supplied at the time of the application. If this payment method fails, you will be notified by email with a custom payment link that you can use to complete payment. You have 48 hours from the time of the email to complete your payment, otherwise your allocation will be revoked.
The Vespers does not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen. As with all our drops, the APs are not for sale.
The Vespers are on display at the HENI Gallery from 1 to 8 September. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery
6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom
Opening hours: 1st September – 8th September: Monday - Friday, from 10am - 6pm
HENI aims to dispatch all the artworks within 3 months of the close of the application window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready to dispatch, you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
To ensure efficient delivery of our editions HENI ships exclusively through our trusted courier partners. Therefore, we are unable to facilitate in-person collection or organise independent shipping.
The Vespers will be shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices indicated are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment.
If your shipping address is outside of the UK, you will be responsible for any customs or import duties and local taxes that may be payable. Where such duties or taxes are payable in respect to any works ordered, HENI does not collect and pay them on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any amounts due directly to the applicable customs authority. HENI is not able to offer any guidance on customs or import duties or local taxes, and we recommend that you contact your local customs office for details.
Should the need arise to change your delivery address, it is possible; however, if you choose to deliver to a different country than initially requested, this could impact the total value of your original order. Please complete and submit the Change of Address Request form and one of our Customer Care advisors will be in touch to confirm.
There are certain countries that HENI cannot ship to. If you would like more information or should you encounter an error during the checkout, please contact Customer Care here.