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Gothic NightmaresFuseli, Blake and the Romantic Imagination, 15 February - 1 May 2006
Gothic Nightmares
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Works in Focus: Titania and Bottom

The Nightmare·Titania and Bottom·Titania Awakening·Satan Starting from the Touch of Ithuriel's Spear
detail from: Henry Fuseli, Titania and Bottom, circa 1790
BEAUTY / VANITY
This figure represents beauty or vanity. An evil imp whispers in her ear, and she leads a foolish old man on a leash.

Titania

Bottom

Pease BlossomMustard Seed

Fairies

Figure representing beauty or vanity

Witch with Changeling Child

Puck
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