Creator of Nightmares : Henry Fuseli's Art and Life.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baker, Christopher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artists--Biography.

Artists.

Romanticism in art.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the life and art of Henry Fuseli, a Swiss painter known for his provocative and imaginative works in the late eighteenth century. It delves into Fuseli's background, his travels across Europe, and his ultimate settlement in London, where he gained fame. The book provides insight into Fuseli's artistic ambitions, highlighting his interest in depicting the supernatural and the tension between natural and spiritual realms. It examines his famous painting 'The Nightmare,' which influenced both scholarly and popular culture. The text also addresses Fuseli's connections with notable contemporaries and the impact of cultural movements like Sturm und Drang on his work. Intended for art historians and enthusiasts, the book contextualizes Fuseli's art within the broader social and political upheavals of his time. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1. Origins in Zurich

2. A European Man of Letters

3. The Impact of Rome

4. The Nightmare

5. The Vagaries of Fame

6. Creative Friendships

7. Legacies

References

Select Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781789149678

1789149673

OCLC:

1455117566