Titania, Bottom and the Fairies by Henry Fuseli. A scene depicting Titania embracing Bottom, who has the head of a donkey, surrounded by small, ethereal fairies in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Titania, Bottom and the Fairies

Henry Fuseli

1793 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and fantastical scene from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Henry Fuseli.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Study · Living Room
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft cream

About the piece

Painted in 1793 by Henry Fuseli, this work captures a whimsical and surreal moment from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Fuseli's characteristic use of deep shadows (chiaroscuro) and luminous, elongated figures creates a sense of otherworldly mystery, depicting the Fairy Queen Titania as she dotes on the transformed Bottom.

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