Heinrich Fussli Collection
Heinrich Füssli, also known as Henry Fuseli, was a renowned Swiss painter and draughtsman who lived from 1741 to 1825
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Heinrich Füssli, also known as Henry Fuseli, was a renowned Swiss painter and draughtsman who lived from 1741 to 1825. His works were characterized by their dramatic and often fantastical themes, exploring the realms of mythology, literature, and the supernatural. One of his notable pieces is "Dispute between Hotspur, Glendower, Mortimer and Worcester" created in 1784. This painting captures a tense moment in Shakespeare's play Henry IV where these characters engage in a heated argument. Fuseli's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. In "The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches" painted in 1796, Fuseli delves into the realm of witchcraft and folklore. The eerie atmosphere he creates with haunting figures lurking in darkness showcases his ability to evoke fear and fascination simultaneously. Another captivating work is "Sin Pursued by Death, " completed on November 27th, 1804. Inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost, this piece depicts Sin being chased by Death himself. Collaborating with Moses Haughton and Frederick Christian Lewis for its creation shows how influential Fuseli's art was even beyond his own brushstrokes. Fuseli also explored literary works such as Shakespeare's Macbeth with "The Weird Sisters. " Painted on March 10th, 1785 by John Raphael Smith based on Fuseli's design; it portrays the three witches foretelling Macbeth's fate. The composition exudes an otherworldly aura that perfectly captures the essence of this iconic scene. In "Chrysogone Conceives, " dating from around 1800-1810 inspired by Edmund Spenser’s poem Amoretti; we witness a ray of sunshine giving life to two ethereal beings - Amoretta and Belphoebe – within Chrysogone’s womb. This piece showcases Fuseli's ability to bring poetry and imagination to life through his art.