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Q131586322, by Henry Fuseli, oil, 1817

Q131586322

Henry Fuseli

1817

oil

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Q131586322 is a 1817 oil by Henry Fuseli, a british_romanticism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Henry Fuseli
When & what style?
1817 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a young woman in a white dress, her dark hair pulled back, as she sits on top of a man who lies on the floor. The woman's right arm rests on the man's chest, while her left hand touches his forehead. The man wears red shorts and has long brown hair. The scene is set against a dark background, with the woman and man positioned on a red cloth. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of this technique, explore the works of Henry Fuseli.

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