1872 William Etty, Painter Historical Medallion by G G AdamsOut Of Stock Story William Etty, was born in York. He became best known as a painter of nudes and still lifes. This medal commemorates him as a British painter and depicts his work of 1822, Venus and Cupid descending. Obverse Description Bust of William Etty Reverse Description Etty's painting "Venus and Cupid descending" Features Diameter: 57 mm Material: Bronze Condition: NEF Reference: Eimer 1621 Other Notable Information No. 20 The Art Union Series