Nude Man Tying His Sandal - William Etty Framed Canvas
Description
Etty's "Nude Man Tying His Sandal" pirouettes on the knife-edge between propriety and provocation, a flesh-toned rebellion against Victorian stuffiness. Our protagonist, caught in flagrante delicto with his footwear, becomes an unwitting champion of artistic liberation. His sun-kissed skin, a taut map of gay desire, challenges viewers to explore uncharted territories of aesthetic appreciation.
Etty's brush, part archaeologist's trowel, part lover's caress, excavates beauty from the quarry of human form, each stroke a defiant flag planted on the summit of artistic hedonism. The background, a tempest of pigment barely contained by canvas, mirrors the turmoil of a society grappling with its barely concealed carnal nature.
This isn't mere portraiture; it's a visual manifesto where every muscular curve becomes a battle cry against the corseted constraints of 19th-century morality. In this frozen moment of sartorial struggle, Etty doesn't just paint - he prophecies. Each dab of color a tremor heralding the seismic shift about to rock art's foundations, inviting viewers to shed their inhibitions and bask in the raw power of the unadorned male form.
Information
Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton. Hand-stretched and natural white, it captures the subtlest nuances of light and color. All inks are water-based and non-toxic.
Float framed & forest friendly: FSC® certified frame made of sustainably sourced, durable European knotless pine. Black satin-laminated finish with a 19mm frame depth. Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border.
Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.
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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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Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
100+ Years of Color
Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified Wood
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.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
Brand New, Just for You
Your new float framed canvas 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.
Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors.
100+ Years of Color
Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified Wood
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.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.
