![]() ![]() As Fuseli established himself as an artist he dismissed Winckelmann’s praise and theories regarding the calm grandeur and noble simplicity of Greek sculpture in favour of the terribillta found in the work of Michelangelo. With Reynolds’ encouragement, and Fuseli’s own resolve to become a painter, he spent eight years of rigorous artistic training in Rome from 1770-78. In 1764 Fuseli travelled to England to publish his translation of Johann Winckelmann’s, 'Painting and Sculpture of the Greeks', and during this time was encouraged by Joshua Reynolds to pursue a career as an artist. This research would later inform Fuseli’s art. He also befriended the poet and physiognomist, Johann Kaspar Lavater, whose work focused on how one’s facial expressions reflected their personality and state of mind. ![]() While completing his studies in Zürich he was introduced to philosophy, theology and the works of Shakespeare, Dante, Homer and Milton. Born Johann Heinrich Füssli in Zürich, Switzerland, Fuseli initially intended to become a theologian. ![]()
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