Life of William Etty, R. A, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Angels sitting in the light themselves diffuse, 'un 'mixed with the earthly hue of other objects,' was, a feature among others, to receive commendation.

Of the remaining works in progress during the latter half of 1833, and earlier part of 1884, few were destined to be completed for the following academy-exhibition. An illness,-which in the end sapped his strength for months,-benumbed his hand at the very season, he can least of all in the year afford to be ill.' A Portrait and a Cardinal a title wherewith Etty dubbed more than one male Study, - were his representatives at Somerset House. To this particular Cardinal, - portrait of a Polish Patriot,' asserts my informant, - Etty refers a year later, as one of the best Heads he has ever painted,' or shall.' A private critic of the Picture speaks with emphasis (justly), of serene composure of fea tures,' senatorial dignity,' a brow of thought,' dark and intellectual eyes.'

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