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Charles Ricketts Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Charles Ricketts our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Charles Ricketts · 1866 – 1931

The Danaides

1911 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 100.2 x 83.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Jephthah's Daughter

1907 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 94 x 120 cm

Charles de Sousy Ricketts’ "Jephthah’s Daughter" (1907) is a dramatic Romantic oil painting featuring reclining figures & classical beauty. Explore this evocative work of art – rich textures, muted tones, and poignant narrative.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$576120 × 94 cm Commission at original size

Tobias being comforted by the Angel

The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 46 x 55 cm

Charles de Sousy Ricketts’ "Tobias being comforted" – a dramatic Romantic oil painting of solitude & struggle. Dark hues, textured brushwork, & symbolic depth. Explore this evocative artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22055 × 46 cm Commission at original size

Jacob wrestling with the Angel

The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 20 x 14 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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The Deposition

1910 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 72 x 57 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$26757 × 72 cm Commission at original size

Faust and Mephistopheles

1930 · Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, Coventry · original 117 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$45891 × 117 cm Commission at original size

A Fancy Dress Dinner Party

1904 · original 14 x 20 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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The Death of Cleopatra

original 77 x 63 cm

Explore 'The Death of Cleopatra' by Charles Ricketts – a haunting Symbolist painting of mourning & loss. Discover its rich textures & dramatic style. #art #symbolism #cleopatra

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$33963 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Tobias and the Angel

1905 · original 48 x 59 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Siegfried and the Magic Bird

1930 · Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, Coventry · original 117 x 90 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$45590 × 117 cm Commission at original size

The Trojan Women

1924 · original 109 x 80 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$40280 × 109 cm Commission at original size

Montezuma

original 104 x 89 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$41889 × 104 cm Commission at original size

Don Juan

1911 · original 116 x 96 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$47296 × 116 cm Commission at original size

Choosing a Mask

original 43 x 38 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$19438 × 43 cm Commission at original size

The Deposition

original 136 x 108 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$575108 × 136 cm Commission at original size

Deposition from the Cross

1915 · original 71 x 57 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$31557 × 71 cm Commission at original size

Don Juan in Hell

1931 · Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool · original 104 x 89 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$41889 × 104 cm Commission at original size

The Resurrection of the Dead

1900 · original 75 x 62 cm

Charles de Sousy Ricketts’ "The Resurrection of the Dead" (1900) – a haunting Symbolist painting of submerged figures. Explore this dark, vertical masterpiece's unsettling beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$38362 × 75 cm Commission at original size

The Crucifixion

original 200 x 134 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$926134 × 200 cm Commission at original size

Cleopatra in Flight

original 92 x 73 cm

Discover "Cleopatra in Flight" by Charles de Sousy Ricketts – a romantic oil painting of loss & beauty. Explore its Impressionistic style, rich textures & symbolic depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$34373 × 92 cm Commission at original size

The Descent from the Cross

1905 · original 38 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$24286 × 38 cm Commission at original size

Faust and the Centaur

original 76 x 63 cm

Discover "Faust and the Centaur" by Charles de Sousy Ricketts – a captivating vintage painting of myth & humanity. Explore Symbolism & Renaissance art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Don Juan and the Commander

1905 · original 43 x 33 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
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Same size as the original$18833 × 43 cm Commission at original size

The Betrayal of Christ

1904 · original 89 x 70 cm

Charles de Sousy Ricketts’ "The Betrayal of Christ" (1904) – a dramatic oil painting showcasing Romanticism's emotion & texture. Explore this poignant biblical scene's symbolism and artistic technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Don Juan Challenging the Commander

1928 · original 117 x 89 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 26 artworks by Charles Ricketts
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$45189 × 117 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Charles Ricketts

1866 – 1931

Quick facts

Museums on APSNational Gallery of Canada, Royal Albert Memorial Museum - Art Gallery, Herbert Art Gallery - Museum, The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Grundy Art Gallery
Works on APS26
Creative periodsmature period
Topics exploredsymbolism
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Movementsromanticism, symbolism
NationalitySwitzerland
Art period19th Century

Biography

a swiss-born artist's journey through time

charles de sousy ricketts, a versatile english artist, illustrator, author, and printer, left an indelible mark on the art world. born in geneva to a french mother and an english father, ricketts' work is characterized by its eclectic blend of styles, making him a fascinating figure in the realm of art.

early life and education

ricketts began his artistic journey at the city and guilds technical art school in lambeth in 1882, following the demise of both his parents. this marked the inception of his lifelong partnership with charles shannon, a painter and lithographer, who would be his companion in both art and life.

the vale press and notable collaborations

the duo founded the dial, a magazine that ran for five issues from 1889 to 1897, and the vale press, named after their house in chelsea, london. ricketts' work with the vale press, which included a complete shakespeare in 39 volumes, showcased his exceptional skill as a book designer and typographer.

ricketts was one of two well-known illustrators of oscar wilde's work, alongside aubrey beardsley.
he painted the hero of wilde's short story, "the portrait of mr. w. h.", in the style of clouet.
ricketts' principal pictures in public galleries include "the death of don juan" (tate gallery), "the plague" (musée du luxembourg, paris), and "montezuma" (manchester art gallery).

a celebrated designer for the stage

ricketts' work in theatre as a set and costume designer earned him the title of "infallible" by the times. notable plays he worked on include oscar wilde's salome (1906), laurence binyon's attila (1907), and maurice maeterlinck's the betrothal (1920).

legacy and ArtsDot

today, ricketts' work can be found in various museums and galleries. to explore his art and that of other masters, visit [https://ArtsDot.com](https://ArtsDot.com), where you can discover a vast collection spanning from the 12th to the 20th century. for a deeper dive into ricketts' life and work, check out /en/art/show/art-d3aue3-en/ offering a comprehensive look at his artistic journey.

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conclusion

charles de sousy ricketts, a swiss-born artist with a penchant for the eclectic, has left an enduring legacy in the art world. through his work with the vale press and his celebrated designs for the stage, ricketts continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. delve into the world of ricketts and other masters through ArtsDot's extensive collection.

Questions & Answers

Can I study Charles Ricketts's use of color across all works?

The Palette Genome of Charles Ricketts is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Where is Charles Ricketts from?

Charles Ricketts was born in Switzerland.

Where can I find statistics about Charles Ricketts's works?

The Stats page of Charles Ricketts presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

Collector's quiz

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