William Etty

"The historical and cultural backdrop for Etty's life and works is studied throughout the book. Chapters detail his studies in Italy and France, his career as a painter, his work with the York School of Design in the final decade of his life, his place in the fine arts market and his emulators are described"--Provided by publisher.

One of the most successful British artists of the early 19th century, Etty's work has been neglected until recently. This study of Etty's work reassesses his use of the nude, his training at the Royal Academy and his large scale historical canvases and proposes a new framework within which his art can be understood.

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