Fuseli Henry Collection
Henry Fuseli was a renowned Swiss painter and draughtsman who lived from 1741 to 1825
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Henry Fuseli was a renowned Swiss painter and draughtsman who lived from 1741 to 1825. His works were characterized by their dramatic and imaginative nature, often depicting scenes from literature and mythology. One of his notable pieces is "Dispute between Hotspur, Glendower, Mortimer and Worcester, " created in 1784. This painting captures the intense confrontation between these historical figures with vivid colors and expressive gestures. In another masterpiece titled "The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches" from 1796, Fuseli delves into the realm of supernatural folklore. The eerie atmosphere he creates transports viewers into a mystical world where witches gather under the watchful eye of a terrifying night-hag. Fuseli's fascination with literature is evident in his work "Sin Pursued by Death. " Inspired by John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost, this piece showcases Sin fleeing from Death itself. Created collaboratively with Moses Haughton and Frederick Christian Lewis in November 1804, it exemplifies Fuseli's ability to bring literary narratives to life on canvas. "The Weird Sisters, " painted by John Raphael Smith based on Shakespeare's Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 3), features three mysterious witches plotting their dark deeds against Macbeth. Although not directly created by Fuseli himself, this print demonstrates his influence on other artists through its haunting imagery. Another intriguing artwork attributed to Fuseli is "Chrysogone Conceives. " This composition depicts Amoretta and Belphoebe conceived within a ray of sunshine as described in Edmund Spenser's poetic works during the early nineteenth century. Fuseli also explored themes of love and desire in paintings like "Sleeping Woman with a Cupid" (1780-90). In this piece, he captures an intimate moment frozen in time as a woman slumbers while Cupid gently watches over her dreams.