Johann Heinrich Fussli Collection
Johann Heinrich Füssli, commonly known as Henry Fuseli, was a Swiss painter and draughtsman who lived from 1741 to 1825
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Johann Heinrich Füssli, commonly known as Henry Fuseli, was a Swiss painter and draughtsman who lived from 1741 to 1825. He is best remembered for his dark and imaginative works that often explored themes of fantasy, mythology, and the supernatural. One of his most famous paintings is "The Nightmare, " created around 1790. In this haunting piece, Fuseli depicts a woman lying on a bed with a demonic creature perched upon her chest. The painting evokes feelings of fear and unease, showcasing Fuseli's ability to tap into the depths of human imagination. Another notable work by Fuseli is "The Shepherd's Dream, " inspired by John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost. Painted in 1793, it showcases an ethereal scene where shepherds are visited by heavenly beings while they sleep. This painting demonstrates Fuseli's skill in capturing dreamlike atmospheres and blending reality with the fantastical. Fuseli also delved into literary subjects such as Shakespeare's Hamlet. His painting "Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father" portrays a dramatic moment from the play when Gertrude confronts her deceased husband's ghost alongside their son Hamlet. Through his use of intense lighting and expressive figures, Fuseli captures the emotional turmoil within this iconic scene. In addition to these narrative works, Fuseli also explored more abstract concepts like death and darkness in pieces like "Sin Pursued by Death. " Created in collaboration with Moses Haughton and Frederick Christian Lewis in 1804, this print illustrates a chilling encounter between Sin personified as a woman being pursued relentlessly by Death himself.