Henry Fuseli: Shadow and Spectacle in the Age of Enlightenment Johann Heinrich Füssli, later known as Henry Fuseli, emerged from the intellectual ferment of 18th-century Europe to become a pivotal figure in the transition between Rococo elegance and the burgeoning Romanticism. Born in Basel, Switzerland, in 1741, his early life was steeped in artistic tradition – his father served as concierge for a prominent artist’s residence, affording him access to the workshops of the École des Élèves Protégés, a prestigious preparatory school for aspiring artists destined for Rome. This formative exper…