Attributed to William Etty RA (1787-1849); `Bathers Surprised`, An Oil on Canvas sub-Curios but no cracks or splits

but no cracks or splits to the sides

with a very strong craquelure evenly spread over the face

The Frame:

Withernsea

Attributed to William Etty RA (1787-1849); `Bathers Surprised`, An Oil on Canvas sub-Curios but no cracks or splitsOrigin: 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