A Woman Sitting by the Window (“Evening Thou Bringest All”), from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography Possibly 1802 - 1803
henryfuseli
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, lithograph, print, paper, ink
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portrait
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toned paper
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lithograph
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romanticism
This artwork, titled "A Woman Sitting by the Window (“Evening Thou Bringest All”)," is a pen and ink drawing by Henry Fuseli, a prominent Swiss-born artist known for his Romantic and Neoclassical style. Created sometime between 1802 and 1803, the drawing was originally published in the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, a collection of Fuseli’s works. The artwork depicts a woman sitting by a window, her posture suggesting contemplation. This drawing showcases Fuseli’s signature style, combining dramatic composition, emotional intensity, and a penchant for the fantastical. The piece is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.
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