The Nightmare | Henry Fuseli | 1781 Art Nouveau "View of Delft" by Johannes

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The Nightmare | Henry Fuseli | 1781 Art Nouveau "View of Delft" by JohannesAbout the artwork: "The Nightmare" by Henry Fuseli, painted in 1781, is a striking and eerie depiction of a woman in the throes of a disturbing dream. In this iconic work, Fuseli captures the essence of horror and the supernatural through a dramatic and evocative composition. The central figure, a woman in a flowing white gown, lies sprawled across a bed, her head and arms hanging limply over the edge, suggesting a state of unconsciousness or deep