William Etty: The Life and ArtMcFarland, 2007 - 493 pages English painter William Etty (1787-1849) believed women were God's most glorious work. His determination to present that glorious work in its finest light led to criticism in his day for his choice of nudes as subjects. Today, this nineteenth century painter deserves recognition for his place in the history of English art, a poor boy who struggled against all odds to live his dream as a painter, and who eventually achieved the title of academician at the Royal Academy of Arts. The life of William Etty is thoroughly explored and generously illustrated in this biography. The historical and cultural backdrop for Etty's life and works is studied throughout the book. Chapters detail his family background and childhood, his home in York, his life in London and at the Royal Academy, and his struggles to make a living. His studies in Italy and France and his career as a painter are explored in detail. 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. An appendix examines Etty's relationship with his niece Betsy, his caretaker, housekeeper and assistant. |
Contents
Preface | 3 |
CHAPTER | 19 |
CHAPTER | 39 |
CHAPTER THREE | 52 |
CHAPTER FOUR | 74 |
CHAPTER FIVE | 95 |
CHAPTER | 113 |
CHAPTER SEVEN | 132 |
CHAPTER THIRTEEN | 267 |
CHAPTER FOURTEEN | 288 |
CHAPTER FIFTEEN | 314 |
CHAPTER SIXTEEN | 336 |
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN | 357 |
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN | 375 |
CHAPTER NINETEEN | 402 |
CHAPTER TWENTY | 416 |
CHAPTER EIGHT | 153 |
CHAPTER NINE | 173 |
CHAPTER | 197 |
CHAPTER ELEVEN | 227 |
CHAPTER TWELVE | 246 |
CHAPTER TWENTYONE | 431 |
Appendix Betsy | 457 |
Chapter Notes | 477 |
Bibliography | 483 |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
accepted already appear artists attended attracted beauty became become began Betsy Bodley bought British brother building century certainly Charles Church classical collection commissioned concerned continued course critics death Design doubt drawing early England English established Etty Etty’s exhibition expected expressed feel female figure first frequently friends Gallery George Gilchrist give hope important interest Italy John known later Lawrence letter living London look Masters mind Minster models moved nature never nude o›ered original painter painting portrait present probably received recorded referred regarded remained Royal Academy School seems seen society Street suggested taste Thomas thought uncle usually Walter wished women writing wrote York young