William Etty Signed (2 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by English Artist William Etty. Dated 1842. A letter about visiting for tea. William Etty RA 1787 - 1849 was an English artist best known for his history paintings containing nude figures. He was the first significant British painter of nudes and still lifes. Size is 115 x 95mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Ref19209. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Hand Written and Signed Paper Slip by Artist William Etty. Undated. Signature ('Wm Etty') on a tiny slip of paper. William Etty RA 1787-1849 was an English artist best known for his history paintings containing nude figures. He was the first significant British painter of nudes and still life. Born in York, he left school at the age of 12 to become an apprentice printer in Hull. He completed his apprenticeship seven years later and moved to London, where in 1807 he joined the Royal Academy Schools. There he studied under Thomas Lawrence and trained by copying works by other artists. Etty earned respect at the Royal Academy of Arts for his ability to paint realistic flesh tones, but had little commercial or critical success in his first few years in London. Size of Paper is 90mm x 15mm. Mounted on card. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17737. Signed by Author(s).