Artwork
Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven
Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Henry Fuseli. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:in graphite, lower center of sheet: P. C.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, Satan Defying the Powers of Heaven, is a work by Henry Fuseli, dated to around 1794.
Technique & Style
Executed in a mix of media, the drawing combines graphite, black chalk, and brown and gray wash on laid paper, showcasing Fuseli's versatility with different techniques.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.
