The Nightmare by Henry Füssli: a review of its association with sleep paralysis through the idea of the sublime
Arte, Individuo y Sociedad September 12, 2023 Amaia Salazar, Tonia Raquejo
In this article, we closely examine the pre-Romantic artist Henry Füssli's version of The Nightmare (1781), observing how he not only accurately depicted the described and identified characteristics of the sleep disorder known as sleep paralysis, but also personified the affected sleeper's own sensations through his work. We undertake a comprehensive review of his work in order to explore the...