The Nightmare (1781) by Henry Fuseli (Switzerland, 1741-1825)
"The Nightmare" is a 1781 oil painting by Swiss artist Henry Fuseli. It shows a woman in deep sleep with her arms thrown below her, and with an apelike demonic creature crouched on her chest. The painting's dreamlike and haunting evocation of infatuation and obsession was a huge popular success. For contemporary viewers, "The Nightmare" invoked the relationship of the creature and the horse (mare) to nightmares. The work was likely inspired by the waking dreams experienced by Fuseli and his contemporaries, who found that these experiences related to folkloric beliefs like the Germanic tales about demons and witches that possessed people who slept alone.
The etymology of the word "nightmare" does not relate to horses. Rather, the word is derived from mara, a Scandinavian mythological term referring to a spirit sent to torment or suffocate sleepers. The early meaning of "nightmare" included the sleeper's experience of weight on the chest combined with sleep paralysis, dyspnea, or a feeling of dread. The painting incorporates a variety of imagery associated with these ideas, depicting a mare's head and a demon crouched atop the woman. Fuseli may have added the horse as an afterthought, since a preliminary chalk sketch did not include it. Its presence in the painting has been viewed as a visual pun on the word "nightmare" and a self-conscious reference to folklore—the horse destabilizes the painting's conceit and contributes to its Gothic tone.
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"Death as a Strangler" by Alfred Rethel Square Canvas Wrap
Death as a Strangler (1851) by Alfred Rethel (Germany 1816-1859)
The strains of Death's bony violin have lulled the revelers at a masked ball into a permanent sleep, but the other musicians scramble for the exit. The image is an allegory of a cholera epidemic that struck Paris in 1831. The outbreak killed 20,000 of the city's 650,000 inhabitants. After several years as a highly successful painter of major public commissions, Alfred Rethel's intermittent bouts of mental illness led him to devote himself to the less-pressured activity of printmaking.
Square Canvas Wrap
Gallery quality canvas print displays vibrant artwork that is built to last. Printed with HP Latex Inks that are fade resistant. Inks are water based and solvent free so rest assured there are no harsh chemicals in your home. Assembled with 3/4" thick wood frame and glued wood core stretcher bars.
All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging
Ready To Hang - Mounting hardware comes attached.
Leveling Bumpers Included - For wall protection.
Semi-Gloss Print - Increased vibrancy of artwork.
Beveled Wood Stretch Bars - Make frame less noticeable on front of canvas.
Industrial Strength Staples - Ensure a tight fit that is sure to last.
"Death as a Strangler" by Alfred Rethel Square Framed Canvas
Death as a Strangler (1851) by Alfred Rethel (Germany 1816-1859)
The strains of Death's bony violin have lulled the revelers at a masked ball into a permanent sleep, but the other musicians scramble for the exit. The image is an allegory of a cholera epidemic that struck Paris in 1831. The outbreak killed 20,000 of the city's 650,000 inhabitants. After several years as a highly successful painter of major public commissions, Alfred Rethel's intermittent bouts of mental illness led him to devote himself to the less-pressured activity of printmaking.
Square Framed Canvas
Gallery quality canvas print displays vibrant artwork that is built to last. Printed with HP Latex Inks that are fade resistant. Inks are water based and solvent free so rest assured there are no harsh chemicals in your home. Assembled with thick wood frame and glued wood core stretcher bars. All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging
Ready To Hang - Mounting hardware comes attached.
Leveling Bumpers Included - For wall protection.
Semi-Gloss Print - Increased vibrancy of artwork.
Beveled Wood Stretch Bars - Make frame less noticeable on front of canvas.
Industrial Strength Staples - Ensure a tight fit that is sure to last.
Sizes Reference the Canvas Inside the Frame.
"Death as a Strangler" by Alfred Rethel Square Framed Art Print
Death as a Strangler (1851) by Alfred Rethel (Germany 1816-1859)
The strains of Death's bony violin have lulled the revelers at a masked ball into a permanent sleep, but the other musicians scramble for the exit. The image is an allegory of a cholera epidemic that struck Paris in 1831. The outbreak killed 20,000 of the city's 650,000 inhabitants. After several years as a highly successful painter of major public commissions, Alfred Rethel's intermittent bouts of mental illness led him to devote himself to the less-pressured activity of printmaking.
Square Framed Art Print
Semi-gloss paper framed in 1 inch 100% real wood frames with a matte enamel finish. Framed prints have an archival, shatterproof plexiglass. Framed paper prints offer you a professional finish ready to elevate any space.
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Available in Black and White Frame colors
"Death as a Friend" by Alfred Rethel Square Framed Canvas
Death as a Friend (1851) by Alfred Rethel (Germany, 1816-1859)
Alfred Rethel's Death of a Strangler is said to have so haunted his contemporaries and disturbed their dreams that he created this work to depict a more comforting image of Death. The old bell ringer had tolled many a passing, but now Death works the bell ropes to mark the new day. Death came a long way to do his job, for he wears the cockle shell of a pilgrim. The old man seems to have gone in peace, surrounded by symbols of his faith and on his belt his set of keys; a symbol of order.
Square Framed Canvas
Gallery quality canvas print displays vibrant artwork that is built to last. Printed with HP Latex Inks that are fade resistant. Inks are water based and solvent free so rest assured there are no harsh chemicals in your home. Assembled with thick wood frame and glued wood core stretcher bars. All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging
Ready To Hang - Mounting hardware comes attached.
Leveling Bumpers Included - For wall protection.
Semi-Gloss Print - Increased vibrancy of artwork.
Beveled Wood Stretch Bars - Make frame less noticeable on front of canvas.
Industrial Strength Staples - Ensure a tight fit that is sure to last.
Death as a Friend (1851) by Alfred Rethel (Germany, 1816-1859)
Alfred Rethel's Death of a Strangler is said to have so haunted his contemporaries and disturbed their dreams that he created this work to depict a more comforting image of Death. The old bell ringer had tolled many a passing, but now Death works the bell ropes to mark the new day. Death came a long way to do his job, for he wears the cockle shell of a pilgrim. The old man seems to have gone in peace, surrounded by symbols of his faith and on his belt his set of keys; a symbol of order.
Square Framed Art Print
Semi-gloss paper framed in 1 inch 100% real wood frames with a matte enamel finish. Framed prints have an archival, shatterproof plexiglass. Framed paper prints offer you a professional finish ready to elevate any space.
Ready To Hang - Wire hanger attached
Professionally finished back
Rubber Bumpers
Sizes Reference the Print Inside the Frame
Available in Black and White frame colors
"Death as a Friend" by Alfred Rethel Square Canvas Wrap
Death as a Friend (1851) by Alfred Rethel (Germany, 1816-1859)
Alfred Rethel's Death of a Strangler is said to have so haunted his contemporaries and disturbed their dreams that he created this work to depict a more comforting image of Death. The old bell ringer had tolled many a passing, but now Death works the bell ropes to mark the new day. Death came a long way to do his job, for he wears the cockle shell of a pilgrim. The old man seems to have gone in peace, surrounded by symbols of his faith and on his belt his set of keys; a symbol of order.
Square Canvas Wrap
Gallery quality canvas print displays vibrant artwork that is built to last. Printed with HP Latex Inks that are fade resistant. Inks are water based and solvent free so rest assured there are no harsh chemicals in your home. Assembled with 3/4" thick wood frame and glued wood core stretcher bars. All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging.
Ready To Hang - Mounting hardware comes attached.
Leveling Bumpers Included - For wall protection.
Semi-Gloss Print - Increased vibrancy of artwork.
Beveled Wood Stretch Bars - Make frame less noticeable on front of canvas.
Industrial Strength Staples - Ensure a tight fit that is sure to last.
"Vanitas Still Life" by Herman Henstenburgh Square Canvas Wrap
Vanitas Still Life Herman Henstenburgh (Dutch, 1667–1726)
In this surprisingly colorful study of mortality, this undated gouache by Herman Henstenburgh depicts a skull ironically garlanded with flowers. The table is adorned with sheet music, a butterfly, a sputtering candle, and an hourglass -- all symbols of the ephemerality of life.
Square Canvas Wrap
Gallery quality canvas print displays vibrant artwork that is built to last. Printed with HP Latex Inks that are fade resistant. Inks are water based and solvent free so rest assured there are no harsh chemicals in your home. Assembled with 3/4" thick wood frame and glued wood core stretcher bars.
All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging
Ready To Hang - Mounting hardware comes attached.
Leveling Bumpers Included - For wall protection.
Semi-Gloss Print - Increased vibrancy of artwork.
Beveled Wood Stretch Bars - Make frame less noticeable on front of canvas.
Industrial Strength Staples - Ensure a tight fit that is sure to last.
"Vanitas Still Life" by Herman Henstenburgh Square Framed Canvas
Vanitas Still Life Herman Henstenburgh (Dutch, 1667–1726)
In this surprisingly colorful study of mortality, this undated gouache by Herman Henstenburgh depicts a skull ironically garlanded with flowers. The table is adorned with sheet music, a butterfly, a sputtering candle, and an hourglass -- all symbols of the ephemerality of life.
Square Framed Canvas
Gallery quality canvas print displays vibrant artwork that is built to last. Printed with HP Latex Inks that are fade resistant. Inks are water based and solvent free so rest assured there are no harsh chemicals in your home. Assembled with thick wood frame and glued wood core stretcher bars. All canvas prints are wrapped and shipped in fitted packaging
Ready To Hang - Mounting hardware comes attached.
Leveling Bumpers Included - For wall protection.
Semi-Gloss Print - Increased vibrancy of artwork.
Beveled Wood Stretch Bars - Make frame less noticeable on front of canvas.
Industrial Strength Staples - Ensure a tight fit that is sure to last.
Sizes Reference the Canvas Inside the Frame.
"Vanitas Still Life" by Herman Henstenburgh Square Framed Art Print
Vanitas Still Life Herman Henstenburgh (Dutch, 1667–1726)
In this surprisingly colorful study of mortality, this undated gouache by Herman Henstenburgh depicts a skull ironically garlanded with flowers. The table is adorned with sheet music, a butterfly, a sputtering candle, and an hourglass -- all symbols of the ephemerality of life.
Square Framed Art Print
Semi-gloss paper framed in 1 inch 100% real wood frames with a matte enamel finish. Framed prints have an archival, shatterproof plexiglass. Framed paper prints offer you a professional finish ready to elevate any space.