Thomas Holloway and Henry Fuseli

Nightmare

Thomas Holloway's original line engraving entitled Nightmare is based upon one of Henry Fuseli's most famous designs. This original Holloway engraving is the first authorized example of Fuseli's second version created in 1791 for The Botanical Garden, A Poem by Darwin, Erasmus Darwin. It is printed upon late eighteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published in London by J. Johnson. Nightmare is a fine, original example of the famous art of Henry Fuseli and Thomas Holloway, Historical Engraver to King George the III.

Original Engraving by the British artist, Thomas Holloway based upon a design by Henry Fuseli.

Nightmare

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Title:	Nightmare
Engraver:	Thomas Holloway (London, 1748 - Norwich, 1827)
Designer:	Fuseli, Henry (Zurich, 1741 - Putney, 1825)
Date:	1791
Medium:	Original Line Engraving
Publisher:	J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church Yard, London
Note:	Thomas Holloway: Born in London in 1741, Thomas Holloway was a student of the Royal Academy. Later in his career, he was appointed Historical Engraver to King George the III.
	Of all Henry Fuseli's powerful imagery The Nightmare is undoubtedly the most famous. Fuseli actually executed two versions of the subject, one in 1781 and the second in 1791. This original engraving is the first authorized example of the second version, engraved by Thomas Holloway. Holloway.
	Henry Fuseli and William Blake forever changed the course of British art. Within the staid, academic atmosphere of late eighteenth century painting these two fiery pathfinders produced imagery of both mystical and psychological intensity. Blake created his art and literature in almost total obscurity and was 'discovered' only after his death. Henry Fuseli (one of his few friends and supporters), however, rose to become one of the most influential artists of the times.
	Born in Switzerland, Henry Fuseli was originally intended for the church. He soon left for Germany and in 1765 went to Britain. In London he was encouraged to practice art by none other than Reynolds. He thus went to study the art of the Renaissance masters in Italy for a period of nine years. Returning to London in 1779, Fuseli began his successful career as an artist. In 1788 he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy, and an Academician two years later. Finally, in 1804, he was appointed Keeper (President) of the Academy.
Source:	The Botanical Garden, A Poem by Darwin, Erasmus Darwin
	In 1791, Erasmus Darwin (the grandfather of Charles Darwin) completed his two volume set of poetry and prose entitled, The Botanic Garden. Briefly, this mystical work deals with the goddess of Botany who descends to Earth and discusses various elements pertaining to organic life. Henry Fuseli was asked to contribute two designs for The Botanic Garden; one was a drawing entitled, The Fertilization of Egypt (which was engraved by William Blake) and the other, his recently completed version of The Nightmare (engraved by Holloway). This wonderfully detailed engraving had an immediate impact. Darwin, in fact, composed a poem to be included with the engraving.
Size:	5 1/4 X 4 1/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials
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Condition:	Printed on late eighteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published in London by Johnson in 1791. Containing a tear in the lower right margin, which was restored by a former owner, else this is a very early impression bearing fine lines and tonal values. This original engraving represents a most important example of the famous art of Henry Fuseli.
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