Henry Fuseli

published 1801

William Ridley after John Opie

Associated Names
William Ridley

Artist, British, 1764 - 1838

John Opie

Artist After, British, 1761 - 1807

The image is an engraving of a man's head and shoulders in an oval frame. The man is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to his left but looking directly at the viewer. He has distinct facial features, a strong jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a focused expression. His hair is light-colored, wavy, and styled away from his face. He is dressed in a high-collared garment typical of early 19th-century fashion, consisting of a dark coat and a light scarf or cravat around his neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the image. The background features a textured pattern, typical of engraved portraits, with a plain, light-colored finish on the outer area, showing signs of age. The text below the image identifies him as "HENRY FUSELI Esq R.A," along with the publishers and the publication date of January 31, 1801.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.8 × 12.7 cm (8 3/16 × 5 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1764


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032898

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