Henry Fuseli a Swiss painter born Johann Heinrich Fussli spent much of his time in Britain. He influenced young painters including William Blake. First visited England in 1765 where he became acquainted with Joshua Reynolds. 1790 he became a full Academian and in 1799 was appointed Professor of Painting and Keeper of the Royal Academy. Among his pupils were John Constable, Benjamin Haydon, William Etty and Edwin Landseer.
Many engravings were made after his paintings by various artists.