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Gothic NightmaresFuseli, Blake and the Romantic Imagination, 15 February - 1 May 2006
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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

BOTTOM, the weaver
His head has been transformed into that of an ass. He orders Titania’s fairies to serve him in various ways.

Titania

Bottom

Pease BlossomMustard Seed

Fairies

Figure representing beauty or vanity

Witch with Changeling Child

Puck
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