List of Famous people with last name Etty

William Etty

First Name William

Last Name Etty

Born on March 10, 1787

Died on November 13, 1849 (aged 62)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William Etty 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. 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.

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Sarah Elizabeth Etty

First Name Sarah

Last Name Etty

Died on January 1, 1913

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John Etty

First Name John

Last Name Etty

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