Correspondence between William Etty and a variety of other individuals on subjects such as art, his work, travel, family and current events.
Letters of William Etty
This material is held atExplore York Archives
- Reference
- GB 192 ETT
- Dates of Creation
- 1822-21st century
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 11 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
William Etty was born on Feasegate in York in 1787, the son of Matthew Etty, a baker and confectioner, and Esther Calverly.
Etty studied at the Royal Academy in 1807. He later became a popular artist, most well known for his paintings of mythical and historical scenes, as well as for his paintings of nudes.
He established the York School of Design, later the York School of Art, in 1842.
Etty died in 1849 and was buried in St Olave's churchyard, York.
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Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Tester, Community Collections and Outreach Archivist, December 2014.
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