A Pioneer of the British Nude: The Life and Art of William Etty William Etty, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than his contemporaries like Turner or Constable, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in 19th-century British art. Born in York on March 10, 1787, above his father’s bakery, Etty's journey from humble beginnings to Royal Academician was one marked by relentless dedication, artistic innovation, and no small meas…