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Mad Kate, 1806-07 (oil on canvas)
BAL7067 Mad Kate, 1806-07 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 91x71 cm; Goethe Museum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: femme; folle; la folie de Kate; ); Swiss, out of copyright
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Grief Insanity Madness William Cowper
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This portrait titled "Mad Kate, 1806-07" by Henry Fuseli depicts a woman named Kate who is believed to be suffering from madness or insanity. Painted in oil on canvas, the artwork measures 91x71 cm and is currently housed at the Goethe Museum in Frankfurt, Germany. Fuseli, also known as Johann Heinrich Fussli, was a Swiss artist renowned for his dark and imaginative works. In this particular piece, he captures the essence of Kate's troubled state of mind with great intensity. The painting draws inspiration from William Cowper's poem "The Task" which explores themes of grief and mental anguish. Fuseli skillfully portrays these emotions through his use of dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork. Kate's face reflects her inner turmoil as she gazes into the distance with haunted eyes. Her disheveled hair adds to her wild appearance, emphasizing her descent into madness. "Mad Kate" serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of human sanity and the depths of emotional distress that one can experience. It stands as a testament to Fuseli's ability to capture complex psychological states within his art.
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