Midnight 1765

"Midnight," a 1765 drawing by the Swiss-born artist Henry Fuseli, depicts a shadowy interior scene. The composition is dominated by two figures in a dimly lit room, the dramatic chiaroscuro highlighting the contrasting light and dark tones. The figure on the left, a sleeping woman in a bed, is illuminated by a faint glow emanating from the right. The other figure, a woman in a cap and robe, sits on a bed and leans forward, her gaze directed towards the sleeping woman. Fuseli was a renowned painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his dramatic and often disturbing portrayals of nightmares, dreams, and psychological states. This drawing, executed in brown wash, exemplifies Fuseli's signature style, capturing a sense of suspense and mystery.