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Greetings Card : The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796. Creator: Henry Fuseli
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The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796. Creator: Henry Fuseli
The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of the enchanting and eerie to your mailbox with our exclusive range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features Henry Fuseli's iconic painting, "The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches," from 1796. Witness the mesmerizing encounter between the Night-Hag and the Lapland witches, as depicted in this intriguing masterpiece from Heritage Images. Perfect for those who appreciate the unusual and the magical, these cards are sure to leave a lasting impression. Send a piece of art history with every message!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796" is a captivating oil painting created by the talented artist Henry Fuseli. This haunting image transports us back to the 18th century, where we witness a chilling scene of witchcraft and dark rituals. In this mesmerizing artwork, Fuseli skillfully captures the essence of fear and mystery. A group of female witches from Lapland are visited by a night-hag, believed to be the goddess Hecate herself. The nakedness of these women symbolizes their vulnerability as they engage in an eerie religious rite involving human sacrifice. Fuseli's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke. The use of color adds depth and intensity to the composition, while his mastery in depicting light and shadow creates an atmosphere that sends shivers down our spines. The influence of John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" can be seen in this piece as well. Fuseli draws inspiration from Milton's portrayal of supernatural beings and brings them vividly to life on canvas. As we gaze upon this unsettling masterpiece at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, we cannot help but feel both fascinated and terrified by what unfolds before our eyes. It serves as a reminder that even within the realm of art, there are no boundaries when it comes to exploring the depths of human imagination and our fascination with darkness.
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