John Henry Fuseli - The Nightmare

Henry Fuseli (1741–1825) was 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 the 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.