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Edgar, Feigning Madness Approaches King Lear (recto) 1772 (pen
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Edgar, Feigning Madness Approaches King Lear (recto) 1772 (pen
LEF219122 Edgar, Feigning Madness Approaches King Lear (recto) 1772 (pen, ink and sepia wash over traces of pencil on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 62.5x95.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 23352064
© Lefevre Fine Art Ltd., London / Bridgeman Images
Cape Fainting Gesture Horror Fear
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In this photo print, we are transported back to 1772 as we witness a pivotal moment in Shakespeare's tragic play, King Lear. The artwork titled "Edgar, Feigning Madness Approaches King Lear" by Henry Fuseli (Johann Heinrich Fussli) is a masterful depiction of the intense emotions and dramatic tension that permeate the scene. The composition showcases Edgar, skillfully portrayed with pen, ink, and sepia wash over traces of pencil on paper. As he approaches the distraught King Lear, his fit cape billows behind him in an ethereal manner. With a fainting gesture and an expression filled with fear and horror, Edgar's performance as a madman becomes convincingly believable. What makes this image truly striking is the artist's choice to depict Edgar in all his nakedness. The vulnerability conveyed through his nudity adds another layer of intensity to the scene. It symbolizes not only Edgar's physical exposure but also his emotional nakedness as he navigates treacherous circumstances. This print captures a crucial moment where deceit meets desperation; it invites us into the world of Shakespearean tragedy like never before. Through Fuseli's skilled hand and Bridgeman Images' careful preservation of this artwork from their private collection, viewers can immerse themselves in this timeless tale while appreciating its artistic brilliance.
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