Henry Fuseli
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Henry Fuseli
Henry Fuseliwas 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...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionArtist
Date of Birth7 February 1741
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landscape invention painter
Selection is the invention of the landscape painter.
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The price of excellence is labor, and time that of immortality.