Who painted Midnight?

Midnight was painted by Henry Fuseli in 1765.

Where can I see Midnight?

Midnight is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Midnight?

Midnight is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Midnight

Henry Fuseli , 1765

Midnight is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Henry Fuseli. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Midnight is a drawing executed by Henry Fuseli in 1765. Rendered with pen and brown ink complemented by a brown wash on laid paper, the work exemplifies Fuseli’s early engagement with monochromatic drawing techniques.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a combination of fine pen lines and broader ink washes, creating tonal variation across the laid paper surface. The brown wash serves to deepen shadows and unify the composition, while the pen work defines form and detail, reflecting the drawing practices of mid‑18th‑century academies.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑1760s, Midnight belongs to Fuseli’s formative period before his later fame as a painter of dramatic narratives. The drawing’s provenance traces back to the artist’s own studio inventory, though subsequent ownership details remain limited in the record.