Henry Fuseli

William Ridley after John Opie

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a man's head and shoulders in an oval frame. The man is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to his left but looking directly at the viewer. He has distinct facial features, a strong jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a focused expression. His hair is light-colored, wavy, and styled away from his face. He is dressed in a high-collared garment typical of early 19th-century fashion, consisting of a dark coat and a light scarf or cravat around his neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the image. The background features a textured pattern, typical of engraved portraits, with a plain, light-colored finish on the outer area, showing signs of age. The text below the image identifies him as "HENRY FUSELI Esq R.A," along with the publishers and the publication date of January 31, 1801.