Template:Did you know nominations/William Etty


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The result was: promoted by ~ RobTalk 13:51, 6 August 2015 (UTC)

William Etty

 * ALT0:... that the work of William Etty (pictured) was considered so obscene, the press were concerned that it discouraged women from entering rooms where it was on display?


 * ALT1:... that William Etty (pictured) introduced both the nude and the still life to English art?
 * ALT2:... that William Etty (pictured) was described as "very frequently doing as little good for mankind as the priest who preaches his sermon in Latin"?
 * ALT3:... that William Etty (pictured) was described as "Slovenly in attire, short and awkward in body" and one of the oddest looking creatures' in a Young Lady's eyes"?
 * Reviewed: Hong Kong Free Press
 * Comment: Etty's life is a fascinating story, but a lot of the most interesting parts don't fit into 200 characters. My preference is for ALT0 or ALT3, but have provided assorted alternatives. – iridescent  10:27, 17 July 2015 (UTC)

5x expanded by Iridescent (talk). Self-nominated at 10:27, 17 July 2015 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg Very nice article on a fascinating subject. Obviously long enough, new enough, no copyvio/neutrality problems/etc., QPQ done. All hooks sourced but I agree that 0 and 3 are best, preference for ALT0. Opabinia regalis (talk) 04:49, 27 July 2015 (UTC)