Attributed to William Etty RA (1787-1849); `Bathers Surprised`, An Oil on Canvas sub-Antiques in the Gothic style

in the Gothic style

John Mason

depicts the traditional children's tale of Babes in The Wood

full red lips and organically themed deep emerald green nape and headdress

signed and dated ‘67 in pencil to the margin

Attributed to William Etty RA (1787-1849); `Bathers Surprised`, An Oil on Canvas sub-Antiques in the Gothic styleOrigin: English Period: Early Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1810 40 Canvas Height: 6. 3 inches Canvas Width: 8 inches With Frame: 16. 5 x 14. 5 Painted in oils on canvas laid down on panel, depicting a series of seven nude or semi nude bathers gathered at a pool, the central figure pointing in exclamation, with the other figures each showing differing reactions of surprise, with a part ruby red background consisting of a draped