Finely textured artist-grade canvas Vibrant water-based inks 100+ year color guarantee Elegant black floating frame FSC® certified forest friendly wood Carbon neutral shipping Printed on demand—less energy & waste
$120USD

The Wrestlers - William Etty Homoerotic Framed Canvas


Artist-grade canvas with float frame

Made new for you in 3-4 days

Produced in USA, UK, EU and AUS

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Description

Etty's "The Wrestlers" erupts on millboard, a homoerotic supernova where Victorian prudery collides with raw physicality. This 1840 bombshell transforms the Royal Academy into a gladiatorial arena, where pigment and sweat mingle in a primal tango. Our dueling titans, one ebony, one ivory, grapple not just with each other, but with the very fabric of British societal norms.

Etty's brush, part ringside commentator, part social instigator, renders every droplet of exertion in excruciating detail. The composition pirouettes on a knife-edge between classical homage and contemporary provocation, each tensed muscle a loaded question mark in the ongoing debate of art's purpose.

This isn't mere portraiture; it's a visual manifesto where flesh becomes philosophy, each stroke a roundhouse kick to the solar plexus of artistic convention. Walls will strain to contain this powder keg of subtext and sinew, a timeless heavyweight bout between propriety and passion, where viewers become unwitting judges in the never-ending match between form and function.

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About the Artist

William Etty, born in 1787, was an English painter celebrated for his masterful depictions of the human form and his exploration of sensuality. Known for his use of rich, luminous colors, Etty's work often highlighted the vulnerability and beauty of his subjects, particularly through his portrayal of the nude figure. Etty's focus on the human body, including his celebrated male nudes, demonstrated his profound understanding of anatomy and his ability to convey both physical and emotional intimacy. His works pushed boundaries in 19th-century English art, offering a daring exploration of sensual themes that continue to captivate viewers today. This collection of Etty's art reflects his technical skill and his fearless celebration of the human form.

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Cost

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Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

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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5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

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38mm stretched canvas in a floating frame 100+ year color guarantee Non-toxic eco-inks Satin-laminated floating frame Sustainably sourced wood Made new for you in USA, UK, EU & AUS
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Details, Details

Canvas: 38mm, hand-stretched, natural white, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd)

Inks: Water-based

Frame: Durable European knotless pine, black satin-laminated finish, 19mm frame depth

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Dense evergreen forest with rows of coniferous trees
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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.

Print lab with multiple workstations where people are engaged in hands-on art print projects
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Partnered with Prodigi

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Luxe Canvas With Float frame
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Details, Details

Canvas: 38mm, hand-stretched, natural white, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd)

Inks: Water-based

Frame: Durable European knotless pine, black satin-laminated finish, 19mm frame depth

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 5.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 6.

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.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 7 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 7.

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.

Learn more

Happy Customers
"Thoroughly pleased with this purchase! I got the framed canvas and it is just gorgeous! Colors are vibrant and stunning and the subject a work of art as well."
— Todd on Farzad the Gay Cowboy
"I love it and everyone who sees it loves it!"
— D. S. on Arjuna the Gay Cowboy
"I cannot say enough on how happy I am... surpassed my expectations from the follow thru from beginning to end — exquisite, love the framing as well..."
— Jose on Estephan the Gay Cowboy
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