The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (London, UK — 1781) — Questions and answers

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What is the name of the famous painting by Henry Fuseli mentioned on this page?

Choices

  1. The Sleeping Beauty
  2. The Dream World
  3. The Nightmare ✓
  4. The Whispering Wind

Answer: The Nightmare

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What personal feeling helped inspire Fuseli's painting 'The Nightmare'?

Choices

  1. His happiness for Anna
  2. His love for classical art
  3. His intense, unrequited passion for Anna Landolt ✓
  4. His joy about a new art technique

Answer: His intense, unrequited passion for Anna Landolt

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How did Fuseli learn about nightmares and sleep paralysis?

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  1. He only read fairy tales.
  2. He watched scary movies.
  3. He talked to ghosts.
  4. He studied medical books and folklore. ✓

Answer: He studied medical books and folklore.

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What did the horse in 'The Nightmare' symbolize for Fuseli?

Choices

  1. A friendly pet
  2. A fast runner
  3. The 'night-mare' made real ✓
  4. A beautiful farm animal

Answer: The 'night-mare' made real

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