William Etty

1840

Male Nude, Kneeling, From The Back

Explore William Etty's iconic nude sculpture 'Male Nude, Kneeling, from the Back,' a masterpiece of Victorian art celebrated for its anatomical precision and emotive portrayal of human vulnerability. Discover insights into his life and legacy.

William Etty

Centaurs And Nymphs (recto)

William Etty's 'Centaurs and Nymphs' (1849) captures a dramatic wrestling scene with striking contrasts of light & skin tones, showcasing the artist’s pioneering nude style.

William Etty

The Parting Of Hero And Leander

National Gallery - Turner: The Parting of Hero and Leander

William Etty

Study Of A Half Nude Figure

Etty's intimate study of a nude female figure, draped in blue and accented by a red scarf, showcases Romanticism’s beauty & vulnerability. Explore the artist's technique.

William Etty

1824

A Naiad (copy Of Peter Paul Rubens, Detail From 'the Arrival Of Marie De Medici At Marseilles')

Explore William Etty’s ‘A Naiad,’ a dynamic oil painting capturing a passionate embrace in Romantic style. A striking copy of Rubens, showcasing impasto & dramatic chiaroscuro.

William Etty

Half Figure Of A Female Nude Reclining

William Etty

1830

Study Of Female Nude

Explore William Etty’s ‘Study of Female Nude’ (1830). A dramatic Romantic/Neoclassical oil painting featuring a contemplative nude figure. Discover its symbolism & artistic technique.

William Etty

1830

Candaules, King Of Lydia, Shews His Wife By Stealth To Gyges, One Of His Ministers, As She Goes To Bed

A provocative scene of voyeurism featuring a naked woman captured by William Etty in this 1830 masterpiece of British academic art, inviting you to explore the dramatic depths of this historical narrative.

William Etty

1845

Seated Female Nude (verso)

Discover William Etty's 'Seated Female Nude (verso)' – a captivating preparatory sketch exploring form and beauty. A rare glimpse into the artist’s process, showcasing his mastery of charcoal & line.

William Etty

1845

Study Of A Nude Male Figure

A powerful study of vulnerability and emotion featuring a nude male figure by 19th-century master William Etty, rendered with dramatic lighting and impasto textures that invite you to explore this Romantic masterpiece.

William Etty

An Israelite

William Etty

Fruit (grapefruit And Oranges)

Discover 'Fruit (grapefruit & oranges)' by William Etty – a Romantic still life painting featuring dramatic lighting & rich textures. Explore this 19th-century oil masterpiece's beauty and timeless appeal.

William Etty

Study For The Bowman

William Etty

1829

Hero, Having Thrown Herself From The Tower At The Sight Of Leander Drowned, Dies On His Body

William Etty

Two Nudes In An Interior

Discover 'Two Nudes in an Interior' by William Etty (1787-1849), a captivating Romantic painting showcasing masterful nude figures & atmospheric detail. Hand-painted reproductions available at ArtsDot.com! #WilliamEtty #Romanticism #NudeArt #FineArt

William Etty

The Wise And Foolish Virgins

William Etty

The Storm

Explore William Etty’s ‘The Storm,’ a dramatic oil painting capturing struggle & nature’s power in Romantic style. Thick impasto, dark tones, & intense emotion – a captivating piece.