Henry Fuseli ( FEW-z?-lee, few-ZEL-ee; German: Johann Heinrich Füssli ['fy?sli]; 7 February 1741 – 17 April 1825) was a Swiss painter, draughtsman and writer on art who spent much of his life in Britain.
Many of his works, such as The Nightmare, deal with supernatural subject-matter.
He painted works for John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery, and created his own "Milton Gallery".
He held the posts of Professor of Painting and Keeper at the Royal Academy.
His style had a considerable influence on many younger British artists, including William Blake.