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The Fire King appears to Count Albert, c. 1801-10 (oil on canvaS)
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The Fire King appears to Count Albert, c. 1801-10 (oil on canvaS)
BAL8285 The Fire King appears to Count Albert, c.1801-10 (oil on canvaS) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: scene from The Fire King, by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), British author; ); Swiss, out of copyright
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In this photo print, we are transported to the mystical world of "The Fire King" as he appears before Count Albert. Painted by Henry Fuseli in the early 19th century, this oil on canvas artwork beautifully captures a scene from Sir Walter Scott's renowned ballad. The composition is filled with an air of enchantment and intrigue. The Fire King, a powerful and otherworldly figure, stands tall and imposing before Count Albert. His fiery red hair and intense gaze convey his magical nature, while his regal attire hints at his authority over the elements. Count Albert, on the other hand, represents humanity's fascination with the supernatural. With wide-eyed wonderment mixed with trepidation, he gazes upon the Fire King in awe and disbelief. It is through his eyes that we too become immersed in this fantastical encounter. Fuseli masterfully brings together elements of literature and art to create a visual representation of Sir Walter Scott's poetic masterpiece. Through intricate brushstrokes and careful attention to detail, he transports us into a realm where heroes clash with magic and legends come alive. This print serves as a reminder of the enduring power of poetry to inspire artistic expression across different mediums. As we admire Fuseli's work today at Victoria & Albert Museum in London, we can't help but be drawn into its spellbinding narrative – one that continues to captivate audiences centuries later.
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