Belisane and Parcifal under the Enchantment of Urma

Belisane and Parcifal Under the Enchantment of Urma

After: Henry Fuseli (Swiss, 1741–1825)

Engraved by: John Raphael Smith (British, 1752–1812)

Published by: J. R. Smith, No. 31 Oxford Street, London

Date: August 25, 1786

Medium: Mezzotint on paper

Dimensions: 18x 22 inch

Description:

This dramatic mezzotint, based on Henry Fuseli’s painting, captures a tense and mystical scene from the artist’s own imaginative narrative. The composition features Parcifal, a knight, under the enchantment of Urma, depicted in a dreamlike atmosphere of supernatural distress. The chained figures, spectral presences, and stark lighting embody Fuseli’s signature style, blending Gothic horror with Romantic intensity.

The print was engraved by John Raphael Smith, one of the foremost mezzotint engravers of the time, known for his masterful ability to translate Fuseli’s dynamic compositions into rich, textured prints.

Significance & Collectibility:

• Prints after Fuseli’s works, particularly mezzotints, are highly sought after due to their connection to the Romantic and Gothic artistic movements.

• The quality of impression, condition of the paper, and presence of original margins significantly impact the value.

• The print was published in London at a time when Fuseli’s visionary and nightmarish subjects were gaining recognition among collectors and intellectuals.

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