Lycidas
1798
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
About the artist
Artist
Henry Fuseli
Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.
See the richer artist page1798
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
Dominant colour
Lycidas is a 1798 oil by Henry Fuseli, a British Romanticism work, depicting Sleep, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.
This painting depicts a man lying on the ground, his head resting on his arm. He is dressed in a dark robe, and his body is relaxed, as if he is sleeping. The background is a muted blue-gray color, which adds to the somber mood of the scene. The man's pose and facial expression suggest a sense of calmness and serenity. His eyes are closed, and his mouth is slightly open, giving the impression that he is in a deep sleep. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Henry Fuseli.
Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.
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