A Greek Slave - William Etty Art Print
Description
In "A Greek Slave" by William Etty, the raw, muscular back of a man captured in mid-motion dominates the canvas, his sinews taut with the tension of impending action. The chiaroscuro of his flesh against a dark, tumultuous background accentuates the drama, evoking a sense of historical gravitas and existential weight.
Draped in a tattered yellow loincloth and crowned with a vivid red cap, he embodies a potent mix of vulnerability and defiance. Etty's masterful brushwork, with its fluid strokes and textured layers, brings a visceral immediacy to the scene, capturing the tragic dignity of the enslaved figure.
This artwork, with its fusion of Romanticism and Classical themes, is a poignant reflection on resilience and homosexual desire, making it an evocative centerpiece for collections dedicated to the homoerotic in 19th-century British art through the exploration of freedom and bondage.
Information
• Patience is... boring: Printed locally in the USA, EU, UK and AUS. Meaning your new treasure arrives in a flash, not a sigh.
• Fine art paper for bold statements: Archival grade enhanced matte paper — delivering spectacular colors so rich, potent and tactile that your new print hums with life.
• Forget faded reproductions and printable posters: This print's fueled by colors that sing. Rendered with precision on warm-toned museum quality paper using water-based inks that shine for decades.
• FSC® certified: the math is simple: responsible forest management = art that doesn't cost the earth.
About the Artist
Shipping & Delivery
Cost
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Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Brand New, Just For You
Your new fine art print will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Eco-inks
Your new fine art print will be printed with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they meet the strict industry standards defined by Oeko-Tex 100.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
