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          Henry Fuseli Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Henry Fuseli our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Henry Fuseli · 1741 – 1825

          The Nightmare, Henry Fuseli

          1781 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit · original 101 x 127 cm

          A shadowy incubus crouches upon a sleeping woman's chest in this haunting study of the subconscious.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #1: The Nightmare
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          Titania and Bottom with the Ass's Head

          A dramatic oil painting by Henry Fuseli capturing the supernatural enchantment of Titania and Bottom from Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into Romantic era fantasy for your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #2: Titania and Bottom with the Ass's Head
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          The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches (1796) by Henry Fuseli

          1796 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 102 x 126 cm

          Witness the chilling beauty of Fuseli's 'Night-Hag.' This iconic 1796 painting, featuring a witch and Lapland witches, embodies Romantic horror & symbolism from The Met.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #3: The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches
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          Henry Fuseli: Lady Macbeth

          1784 · The Louvre, Paris · original 221 x 160 cm

          Experience Fuseli's chilling "Lady Macbeth," capturing guilt & madness with dramatic chiaroscuro. Explore this iconic Romantic masterpiece housed at the Louvre.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #4: Lady Macbeth
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          Romantic Gothic Surrealism
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          Lady Macbeth

          1784 · The Louvre, Paris · original 221 x 160 cm

          Witness Fuseli’s haunting "Lady Macbeth." This 1784 Romantic masterpiece depicts guilt & madness through dramatic chiaroscuro. Explore this iconic oil painting's gothic allure.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #5: Lady Macbeth
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          Henry Fuseli, Lady Macbeth with the Daggers (1812)

          1812 · Tate Gallery, London · original 101 x 127 cm

          Experience the dramatic Romanticism of Lady Macbeth with the Daggers by J.H. Fuseli; capture this masterpiece of psychological turmoil for your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #6: Lady Macbeth with the Daggers
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          Portrait of a Young Woman, Henry Fuseli

          1781 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit · original 101 x 127 cm

          Henry Fuseli’s "Portrait of a Young Woman" (1781) – a haunting Romantic masterpiece! Explore this 101cm oil painting's drama, symbolism & neoclassical style. A captivating piece by a master!

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #7: Portrait of a Young Woman
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          The Nightmare

          1790 · Goethe-Museum, Frankfurt · original 77 x 64 cm

          A hauntingly surreal vision of terror and the subconscious, this Romantic masterpiece by Henry Fuseli captures a dreamlike nightmare that invites you to explore its dark beauty through a hand-painted reproduction.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #8: The Nightmare
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          Silence

          1799 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 63 x 51 cm

          A hauntingly introspective figure sits in quiet contemplation in this evocative Romantic masterpiece by Johann Heinrich Füssli, inviting you to bring the profound depth of this 1799 classic into your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #9: Silence
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          Titania, Bottom and the Fairies, 1794, Henry Fuseli

          1794 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 169 x 135 cm

          Henry Fuseli’s ‘Titania & Bottom’ – a dramatic Romantic masterpiece! Explore Shakespeare’s dreamscape through masterful chiaroscuro & symbolic beauty. A captivating artwork for collectors and interiors.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #10: Titania, Bottom and the Fairies
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          Ariadne Watching the Struggle of Theseus with the Minotaur – Henry Fuseli

          1820 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 61 x 50 cm

          Experience the haunting beauty of Johann Heinrich Füssl's 'Ariadne Watching the Struggle,' a Romantic masterpiece capturing Greek myth with dramatic composition and unsettling color palettes.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #11: Ariadne Watching the Struggle of Theseus with the Minotaur
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          The Artist Moved by the Grandeur of Antique Fragments (1778) by Henry Fuseli

          1778 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 415 x 355 cm

          Henry Fuseli’s 'The Artist Moved by Antique Fragments' (1778) – a haunting monochrome drawing exploring mortality & classical beauty. Romantic realism, anatomical detail, & melancholic tone.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #12: The Artist Moved by the Grandeur of Antique Fragments
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          No. 12 of 161 artworks by Henry Fuseli
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          Scene of Witches, from The Masque of Queens by Ben Jonson, 1785, Henry Fuseli

          1785 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 76 x 88 cm

          A hauntingly macabre scene of witches performing a ritual from Ben Jonson's Masque of Queens by the visionary Romantic master Johann Heinrich Füssli invites you to explore this dark and mystical masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #13: Scene of Witches, from The Masque of Queens by Ben Jonson
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          No. 13 of 161 artworks by Henry Fuseli
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          Head of a Damned Soul from Dante's "Inferno," (verso) (1774)

          1774 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

          A haunting Romantic face emerges from shadows by Johann Heinrich Füssli. Explore this dramatic oil painting today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #14: Head of a Damned Soul from Dante's "Inferno," (verso)
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          The Shepherd's Dream

          1793 · Tate Gallery, London · original 154 x 215 cm

          A dreamlike scene of angels and sleeping figures defines this Romantic masterpiece by Henry Fuseli from 1793, offering a captivating glimpse into the supernatural that you can bring to your own collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #15: The Shepherd's Dream
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          Dante and Virgil on the Ice of Kocythos, Henry Fuseli

          1774 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 390 x 274 cm

          A dramatic and unsettling scene of Dante and Virgil on the Ice of Kocythos by Johann Heinrich Füssli captures the intense shadows of Romanticism, inviting you to explore this hauntingly beautiful masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #16: Dante and Virgil on the Ice of Kocythos
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          Titania and Bottom – Henry Fuseli

          1790 · Tate Britain, London · original 275 x 217 cm

          A mesmerizing dreamscape of Shakespearean magic unfolds in this Romantic masterpiece by Johann Heinrich Füssli featuring Titania and Bottom, inviting you to bring this visionary tale into your private collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #17: Titania and Bottom
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          Thetis asks Hephaistos to forge armor for her son Achilles by Henry Fuseli, 1803

          1803 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 91.0 x 71.0cm

          This dramatic Neoclassical painting by Johann Heinrich Füssli captures a mythic plea. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #18: Thetis asks Hephaistos to forge armor for her son Achilles
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          John Milton's Paradise Lost, Satan and the Birth of Sin (Book II, 746-758) Painting no. 6 from The Milton Gallery by Henry Fuseli, 1785

          1785 · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

          This dramatic Romantic painting by Henry Fuseli depicts Satan in a cosmic struggle. Explore this masterpiece and bring it home today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #19: John Milton's Paradise Lost, Satan and the Birth of Sin (Book II, 746-758)  Painting no. 6 from The Milton Gallery
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          Bust Portrait of a Woman with Bonnet

          Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin · original 16 x 19 cm

          Admire Johann Heinrich Füssli's captivating watercolor portrait of a woman adorned with a floral bonnet – a glimpse into Romanticism and Victorian elegance, exploring themes of introspection & societal expectations.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #20: Bust Portrait of a Woman with Bonnet
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          Henry Fuseli, Portrait of a Lady (1781)

          1781 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit · original 127.0 x 101.6cm

          This dramatic Romantic portrait by Johann Heinrich Füssli captures an elegant woman. Discover the beauty of this 1781 masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #21: Portrait of a Lady
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          Hagen and the Nymphs of the Danube, Henry Fuseli

          1802 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 31 x 34 cm

          A dramatic scene of adventure featuring a man on horseback and nymphs unfolds in this 1802 masterpiece by Johann Heinrich Füssli, inviting you to explore the haunting beauty of Romanticism through this exquisite work.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #22: Hagen and the Nymphs of the Danube
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          Sketch for "Oath on the Rütli," Female Figure (verso), 1779, Henry Fuseli

          1779 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

          This dramatic Rococo sketch by Henry Fuseli captures intense movement and light. Discover the power of this expressive masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #23: Sketch for "Oath on the Rütli," Female Figure (verso)
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          Bodmer und Füssli vor der Büste Homers – Henry Fuseli

          1780 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 163.0 x 150.0cm

          This dramatic Neoclassical oil painting by Johann Heinrich Füssli captures intense intellectual engagement. Discover this masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #24: Bodmer und Füssli vor der Büste Homers
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          No. 24 of 161 artworks by Henry Fuseli
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          Henry Fuseli: Christ Disappearing at Emmaus

          1792 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 144 x 118 cm

          Witness 'Christ Disappearing at Emmaus' by Henry Fuseli (1792). A haunting masterpiece of Romanticism, this 144cm painting evokes faith & mystery. Explore its dark beauty today.

          View the most popular artwork of Henry Fuseli ranked #25: Christ Disappearing at Emmaus
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          The artist

          Henry Fuseli

          1741 – 1825

          Portrait of Henry Fuseli
          Quick facts
          • Topics exploredpeople, woman, dark background, shadows, women
          • Also known asJohann Heinrich Füssli, R. A. Henry Fuseli, Jean-Henri Fuseli, Johann Heinrich Fuzelli, Esq. Henry Fuseli
          • Room fitliving room, restaurant
          • Works on APS161
          • Top 3 worksThe Nightmare, Titania and Bottom with the Ass's Head, The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches
          • NationalitySwitzerland
          • Best occasionsconversation
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          Biography

          Early Life, Family and Training

          Johann Heinrich Füssli was born on 7 February 1741 in Zürich, Switzerland. He grew up in a large household as the second of 18 children. His father, Johann Caspar Füssli, was a man of both brush and pen, working as a painter of portraits and landscapes while also writing Lives of the Helvetic Painters. This environment provided a steady, if crowded, backdrop to his earliest years.

          His education followed a structured path at the Collegium Carolinum in Zürich, where he studied the classics. This formal training in language and history would later color the way he approached his subjects. Life did not move directly toward the canvas for him, however. In 1761, he took orders and spent a period of time serving as a pastor.

          The path of a clergyman was not his final destination. His early years were marked by a tension between the religious life he was prepared for and the visual world of his father. This period of study and service provided the intellectual foundation that would eventually support his later, more dramatic interests.

          Artistic Development in England and Italy

          In 1765, he arrived in England, finding ways to sustain himself through miscellaneous writing. It was during this time that he met Sir Joshua Reynolds. After seeing his drawings, Reynolds suggested he abandon his other pursuits and devote himself entirely to painting. This advice marked a turning point in his direction.

          He left for an art pilgrimage to Italy in 1770, staying there until 1778. While living in Rome, he spent much of his time contemplating the works of Michelangelo and the marble statues of the Monte Cavallo. It was during these years in Italy that he chose to change his name from Füssli to the more Italian-sounding Fuseli.

          Career in Britain and Royal Academy

          Upon returning to Britain in early 1779, he found a place within the London art scene through a commission from Alderman John Boydell. This work involved contributing to the Shakespeare Gallery, a project that allowed him to translate dramatic literature into visual form. His presence in the city grew steadily as he moved through the institutional ranks of the Royal Academy. He was named an associate in 1788 and became a Full Academician by 1790.

          His influence within the Academy extended beyond his own canvases. He held significant administrative and teaching responsibilities, serving as the Keeper and later as the Professor of Painting. These roles placed him at the center of British artistic instruction. His life in London was marked by these official duties and his marriage to Sophia Rawlins, who had been one of his models. He remained a fixture of the Academy's structure for many years.

          Key Works and Subject Matter

          Much of his work looks toward the shadows of the human mind. In his painting about 1781, The Nightmare explores the heavy, unsettling weight of dreams and the subconscious. He often turned his attention to the dramatic tension found in literature. He produced several pieces for John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery, focusing heavily on the plays of William Shakespeare. His interest in the Bard's stories led him to depict scenes like those from Macbeth, where he captured the psychological strain of the characters.

          Beyond the stage, he drew from the ancient and the sacred. His canvases frequently interpret mythological and Biblical tales, often using an ideal scale to heighten the sense of the fantastic. He also spent time developing a series of paintings based on the works of John Milton, seeking to translate the poet's epic visions into visual form. These subjects allowed him to move between the realms of the divine and the grotesque.

          • The Nightmare (about 1781)
          • Dante and Virgil on the Ice of Kocythos (1774)
          • Lady Macbeth with the Daggers (1812)
          • Ariadne Watching the Struggle of Theseus with the Minotaur (1820)

          Legacy and Influence

          Füssli did more than just participate in the Romantic movement; he helped ignite it. His work moved away from the strict logic of the Enlightenment, leaning instead into the visceral and the emotional. This shift helped pave the way for a new kind of visual language in Britain. His preoccupation with the subconscious and the irrational left a mark on the landscape of British art, influencing the direction many younger artists would take in the decades that followed.

          One can see his shadow in the work of William Blake, who shared a similar interest in the visionary and the intense. Füssli’s ability to pull themes from the depths of dreams and the supernatural provided a template for exploring the human psyche through paint. Even today, his focus on the unsettling and the fantastic continues to draw people. His interest in the way a nightmare feels, rather than just how it looks, remains a central part of his presence in art history.

          • The Nightmare
          • Dante and Virgil on the Ice of Kocythos
          • Lady Macbeth with the Daggers

          Questions & Answers

          What are the birth city and country of Henry Fuseli?

          Henry Fuseli was born in Zurich, in Switzerland.

          What aliases or alternate names does Henry Fuseli have?

          Henry Fuseli is also known as Johann Heinrich Füssli, R. A. Henry Fuseli, Jean-Henri Fuseli, Johann Heinrich Fuzelli, Esq. Henry Fuseli.

          Is there a 3D virtual tour of Henry Fuseli's works?

          The 3D Museum of Henry Fuseli is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026
          Collector's quiz
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          3. For which famous gallery did Füssli paint a number of pieces?

          4. What was Füssli's profession before he dedicated himself to art?

          5. In which country did Füssli change his name from Füssli to Fuseli?

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