The Discovery (recto), Two Sketches of Standing Male Figures (verso) 1767 - 1769

Henry Fuseli's "The Discovery (recto), Two Sketches of Standing Male Figures (verso)" is a dynamic pen and brown ink drawing created between 1767 and 1769. The recto features a dramatic scene with a reclining female figure and a standing male figure reacting with emotion. The verso contains two sketches of standing male figures, suggesting a study of the human form. This drawing exemplifies Fuseli's exploration of dramatic composition, his interest in the classical and Renaissance art, and his fascination with the human condition. The work can be found at The Art Institute of Chicago.