9781333614409 - Life of William Etty, R. A, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) de Gilchrist, Alexander (4 resultados)

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Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Life of William Etty, R. A, Vol. 1IN the absence of what is often thought indis pensable to a biography, - Incident, it has been solely by the frank courtesy of Etty s friends and relatives, I have been enable.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography of William Etty. Hailed as one of the greatest painters of the human form, William Etty's life story is one of great interest and full of artistic inspiration. Born in York, England, in 1787, to humble beginnings. Etty showed signs of artistic talent from a young age. As a boy, he filled copybooks with sketches and taught himself to mix colours. His parents apprenticed him to a local printer, but he found solace in frequent visits to York Minster, whose ancient architecture and stained-glass windows became a strong influence on the young artist. Despite his passion for painting, he patiently served his time as an apprentice. Evenings spent self-educating and honing his skills as an artist. His uncle helped ease his transition into the art world by inviting him to London. The author presents Etty as a man of quiet strength and perseverance whose work and life offers timeless lessons to both art enthusiasts and aspiring artists alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.