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William Etty RA (1787-1849)
oil on canvas, in original frame
William Etty was a painter of portraits,classical and historical scenes and nudes. Born in York he entered the RA schools 1807, where he worked under Lawrence.
He first exhibited at the RA in 1811, became an ARA in 1824 and a full RA in 1828. He exhibited at the RA a total of 138 works. He was admired for his classical scenes but the Victorian public were , in public, scandalised by his wonderful nudes. He visited Italy between 1821-23 where he studied the old masters, who greatly influenced his work, As a painter in oils Etty was sensational, his colours, shapes and composition were always perfect. His studies of bathing nudes are now drawing much acclaim with their translucent skin colours and form.
This portrait is of Mendoo, dressed in oriental costume. Mendoo modelled in several of Etty's painting.
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60cms x 50cmsThe BADA Standard
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