Henry Fuseli
(1741-1825)
English painter and writer on art
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Henry Fuseli RA ( FEW-zə-lee, few-ZEL-ee; German: Johann Heinrich Füssli 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, such as The Nightmare, deal with supernatural subject-matter. 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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7 February 1741 Zürich, Switzerland
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17 April 1825 (aged 84) Putney Hill, London, England
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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