Fuseli conjures up a terrifying image filled with mystery and panic, in addition to a vague disturbing humor. The little monster sitting on a supine body suggests the way the woman feels in the grip of a demonic nightmare and not necessarily what she might dream.
Object Date
1781
Dimensions
40 x 49 7/8 in. (101.6 x 126.7cm)
Frame: 47 5/8 x 58 x 3 1/2 in. (121.0 x 147.3 x 8.9 cm)
