William Etty
Life Study of a Standing Female Nude, seen from Behind
About this artwork
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title:Life Study of a Standing Female Nude, seen from Behind
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accession number:D 5519
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materials:Black chalk heightened with white on buff paper
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date created:Unknown
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measurements:56.00 x 38.10 cm
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credit line:Purchased 2001
William Etty
William Etty
Etty was a fortunate young artist, for his uncle’s wealth and generosity afforded him the opportunity to move from Yorkshire to London to study. In 1806 he gained a place at the Royal Academy Schools. There, he was inspired by John Opie’s lectures on history painting, which extolled the work…
