Henry Fuseli
Swiss-born British painter, draughtsman and writer on art (1741–1825) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Fuseli RA (/ˈfjuːzəli, fjuːˈzɛli/ FEW-zə-lee, few-ZEL-ee;[1][2][3] German: Johann Heinrich Füssli [ˈjoːhan ˈhaɪ̯nʁɪç ˈfyːsli]; 7 February 1741 – 17 April 1825) was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his life in Britain. Many of his works depict supernatural experiences, such as The Nightmare. He painted works for John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery and created his own "Milton Gallery". He held the posts of Professor of Painting and Keeper at the Royal Academy. His style had a considerable influence on many younger British artists, including William Blake.
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Henry Fuseli | |
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Born | Johann Heinrich Füssli (1741-02-07)7 February 1741 |
Died | 17 April 1825(1825-04-17) (aged 84) Putney Hill, London, England |
Nationality | Swiss |
Known for | Painting, draughtsmanship |
Notable work | The Nightmare |
Movement | Romanticism |
Spouse |
Sophia Rawlins (m. 1788) |
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