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- Etty; William (1787-1849)
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William Etty was born on Feasegate in York in 1787, the son of Matthew Etty, a baker and confectioner, and Esther Calverly.
He died in 1849 and was buried in St Olave's churchyard.
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Etty was a famous artist. He is most well known for his paintings of mythical and historical scenes, but in his day was also known for his paintings of nudes. He studied at the Royal Academy in 1807.
He established the York School of Design, later the York School of Art, in 1842.
This accession comprises a plaque from Etty's tomb, which was found in the garden of St William's College, York, by a builder.
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William Etty was born on Feasegate in York in 1787, the son of Matthew Etty, a baker and confectioner, and Esther Calverly.\nHe died in 1849 and was buried in St Olave's churchyard.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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Word Document accompanying Acc 0299
www.historyofyork.org.uk
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Oxford DNB.