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William Etty (1787 - 1849) first apprenticed to a printmaker before taking up painting in 1806. He studied anatomy and proportion extensively for the following twelve years. In 1822, Etty traveled throughout France and Italy, copying works by Titian and Rubens. After this period, he created large paintings of nudes and historical scenes. Etty nude paintings were criticized by the press and deemed indecent. Despite this setback, Etty had many significant patrons and was given a solo exhibition at the Society of Arts in London in 1849.