Henry Fuseli
Swiss born British painter, draughtsman and writer on art (1741–1825)
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- Born
- 7 February 1741
- Died
- 17 April 1825
- Works
- 48
Top works
- A new and improved Roman history
- Reflections on the painting and sculpture of the Greeks
- Unveröffentliche Gedichte von Johann Heinrich Füssli
- Lectures on painting
- The plays of William Shakspeare
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Henry Fuseli RA (/ˈfjuːzəli, fjuːˈzɛli/ FEW-zə-lee, few-ZEL-ee; 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 career in Britain.
Many of his successful works depict supernatural experiences, such as The Nightmare. He produced painted works for John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery and for 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 (1757–1827).