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William Etty
English painter (1787–1849)
This article is about the painter. For the architect, see William Etty (architect).
William Etty RA | |
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William Etty, self-portrait based on an October 1844 photograph by Hill & Adamson | |
| Born | (1787-03-10)10 March 1787 York, England, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | 13 November 1849(1849-11-13) (aged 62) York, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Resting place | St Olave's Church, York, England, United Kingdom |
| Education | Thomas Lawrence |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy Schools |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | |
| Style | English school of painting |
| Elected | Royal Academician |
William EttyRA (10 March 1787 – 13 November 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. Born in York, he left school at the age of 12 to become an apprentice printer in Hull. H