The Shepherd’s Dream | Henry Fuseli | 1793 Felix Nussbaum symbolizing both her national identity

symbolizing both her national identity and her allure

"The Disquieting Muses" by Giorgio de Chirico

Known for his bold and emotive style

confronting the viewer with the harsh reality of his existence

The Shepherd’s Dream | Henry Fuseli | 1793 Felix Nussbaum symbolizing both her national identityAbout the artwork: The Shepherds Dream by Henry Fuseli, painted in 1793, reflects the artists fascination with the irrational and the psychological, themes that place him at the forefront of early Romanticism. The composition presents a sleeping shepherd visited by supernatural female figures who emerge from darkness with elongated bodies and dramatic gestures, creating an atmosphere that oscillates between seduction and menace. Fuseli departs from