The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 1 (of 3)

Name: The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume 1 (of 3)
Author: Henry Fuseli

By Henry Fuseli

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The volume recounts Henry Fuseli's childhood in Zurich, education and early friendships, and his travels through Europe that shaped his study of art. It traces his establishment in London, major commissions and exhibitions including contributions to theatrical and literary galleries and the well-known Nightmare painting, and his academic role and lectures at the Royal Academy. Selections of lectures, aphorisms, critical essays on Italian masters, and professional correspondence are presented with editorial notes that explain sources and manuscript preparation, offering a blend of biography, criticism, and collected writings.

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Henry Fuseli

Henry Fuseli was a Swiss-born painter, draughtsman, and writer who became a prominent figure in the British art scene during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Known for his dramatic and imaginative works, Fuseli's art often explored themes of the supernatural and the sublime. He is particularly recognized for his influential lectures on painting, delivered at the Royal Academy, which contributed to the discourse on art theory and practice of his time. His notable writings, compiled in 'The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli,' provide insight into his artistic philosophy and the cultural context in which he worked.