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Francis Edwin Hodge Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge 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 Francis Edwin Hodge · 1881 – 1949

Field-Marshal Sir Archibald Montgomery Massingberd GCB, GCVO, KCMG (1871-1947)

1944 · original 75.6 x 62.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Bertha Linnell, Headmistress of Frognal School

1933 · Burgh House And Hampstead Museum, London · original 98 x 68 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Preparation for the Ballet

Usher Gallery, Lincoln · original 127 x 102 cm

Explore 'Preparation for the Ballet' by Francis Edwin Hodge – a stunning realist painting of ballerinas in a studio. Captivating light & emotion, oil on canvas. A beautiful addition to any art collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Walter Gifford Nash (d.1935), Honorary Surgeon of the Bedford County Hospital (1897–1935)

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1935 · Bedford Hospital, Bedford · original 110 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Lord Alfred Webb Johnson (1880–1958), Bt, KCVO, CBE, DSO, TD

1946 · original 100 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Vanity

Doncaster Museum And Art Gallery, Doncaster · original 74 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Same size as the original$28162 × 74 cm Commission at original size

Reverie

1937 · original 72 x 63 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Nude and Mirror

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol · original 113 x 73 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Alfred Edward (1880–1958), Lord Webb Johnson of Stoke on Trent

1943 · original 131 x 106 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Sir Wilfred Fish (1894–1974)

1944 · original 91 x 72 cm

Explore Francis Edwin Hodge’s 1944 portrait of Sir Wilfred Fish – a striking realist painting featuring rich reds & yellows. Discover its style, symbolism & historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Mr Fincham

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol · original 103 x 91 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Alfred Edward (1880–1958), Lord Webb Johnson of Stoke on Trent

original 64 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Madam B

original 76 x 64 cm

Discover Francis Edwin Hodge’s ‘Madam B,’ a poignant oil portrait of a woman in muted tones. Explore its realism & impressionistic brushwork, reflecting WWI themes & Chelsea Arts Club style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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John Arnold Whitchurch, JP, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bedford County Hospital (1912–1948)

View the most popular artwork of Francis Edwin Hodge ranked #14: John Arnold Whitchurch, JP, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bedford County Hospital (1912–1948)

1944 · Bedford Hospital, Bedford · original 110 x 85 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Cuthbert Leicester Warren (1877–1954)

original 74 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Contemplation

1945 · original 126 x 100 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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George VI (1895–1952)

1938 · Hms Excellent, Portsmouth · original 118 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Same size as the original$40976 × 118 cm Commission at original size

Field Marshal Sir Archibald Montgomery Massingberd (1871–1947), GCB, GCVO, KCMG

original 76 x 63 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Arthur Wimperis (1874–1953)

original 112 x 87 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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William Cyril Mayne, Principal of Bishops' College, Cheshunt (1920–1925)

1940 · original 100 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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A Devon Lass

original 112 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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W. L. Bradbury

original 102 x 76 cm

Admire W.L. Bradbury by Francis Edwin Hodge – a captivating WWI scene rendered in meticulous detail. Hand-painted reproduction of this evocative artwork, perfect for collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Bedding Down A Barrage Balloon

1941 · original 51 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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A Balloon Being Transferred to a Land Winch from a Barrage Balloon Vessel

1941 · original 51 x 41 cm

Discover 'A Balloon Being Transferred...' by Francis Edwin Hodge (1941). This evocative oil painting captures a maritime scene with airships & ships in an impressionistic style. Explore its moody atmosphere and historical significance – perfect for a

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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Sir Basil Embry (1902–1977), KBE, CB

1940 · original 41 x 30 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 31 artworks by Francis Edwin Hodge
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The artist

Francis Edwin Hodge

1881 – 1949

Quick facts

Museums on APSUsher Gallery, Hms Excellent, Royal West of England Academy, Doncaster Museum And Art Gallery, Bedford Hospital
Top 3 worksField-Marshal Sir Archibald Montgomery Massingberd GCB, GCVO, KCMG (1871-1947), Bertha Linnell, Headmistress of Frognal School, Preparation for the Ballet
Born1881, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Art periodModern
Creative periodsmature period
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Top-ranked workField-Marshal Sir Archibald Montgomery Massingberd GCB, GCVO, KCMG (1871-1947)

Biography

The Soul of the Canvas: The Life and Legacy of Francis Edwin Hodge

To wander through the works of Francis Edwin Hodge is to embark on a journey through the shifting light of the early twentieth century, where the delicate grace of Impressionism meets the somber, unyielding reality of war. Born in December 1881 in the coastal beauty of Plymouth, Devon, Hodge developed an eye for the subtle nuances of the natural world from a young age. His artistic foundation was built upon a rigorous academic tradition, shaped by his studies at the prestigious Westminster School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art. Under the mentorship of luminaries such as Augustus John, William Orpen, and Frank Brangwyn, Hodge learned to marry meticulous anatomical precision with an expressive, emotive brushwork that would become his signature.

His formative years were deeply colored by the burgeoning Impressionist movement. One can sense the lingering influence of masters like Claude Monet in Hodge’s landscapes, particularly those capturing the rugged, atmospheric Cornish coastlines. He possessed a rare ability to translate the fleeting qualities of light and mist onto canvas, creating scenes that felt less like static images and much more like captured breaths of air. This sensitivity to atmosphere allowed him to bridge the gap between the academic realism of his teachers and the luminous, sensory-driven approach of the French Impressionists.

Shadows of Conflict and the Human Spirit

The trajectory of Hodge’s life and art was irrevocably altered by the onset of the Great War. Enlisting in the Artists' Rifles and later serving as a captain in the Royal Field Artillery on the Western Front, Hodge was thrust into the heart of human devastation. Yet, even amidst the chaos of the trenches, his commitment to the canvas remained unbroken. This period of profound trauma infused his work with a new, psychological depth. He began to document not just the physical landscape of war, but the internal landscapes of those enduring it. Many of these evocative wartime paintings are now preserved by the Imperial War Museum, serving as haunting testaments to a generation lost.

This era of his life brought about a mastery of tonal gradation and texture that allowed him to convey the heavy, often melancholic weight of existence. Whether through a poignant portrait or a desolate battlefield scene, Hodge’s work from this period reflects a profound empathy for the human condition. His ability to find beauty within the wreckage—to capture the "echoes of war"—distinguishes him as an artist who did not merely observe history but felt its pulse.

A Legacy of Mastery and Distinction

As his career progressed, Hodge’s versatility became his greatest strength. His repertoire expanded to include intimate portraits, such as the introspective Reverie, and graceful studies of movement like Preparation for the Ballet. These works showcase a different facet of his talent: a soft, romantic realism that celebrates the quiet, contemplative moments of life. His technical prowess earned him significant recognition within the British art establishment, marked by several prestigious appointments:

1915: Elected to the Royal Society of British Artists
1927: Elected member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters
1929: Elected member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters
1931: Elected member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours

Beyond his individual canvases, Hodge contributed to the public's aesthetic experience through decorative commissions, including notable murals for Bedford Hospital. His membership in the Chelsea Arts Club further cemented his place within the vibrant artistic community of London. When he passed away on February 6, 1949, and was laid to rest in Chelsea’s Brompton Cemetery, he left behind a body of work that remains a vital bridge between the classical traditions of the past and the modern, emotive sensibilities of the twentieth century. His paintings continue to invite viewers into a world where light, shadow, and memory intertwine.

Questions & Answers

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What other names is Francis Edwin Hodge known by?

Francis Edwin Hodge is also known as Francis E. Hodge, Francis Edwin Hodges.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 23, 2026

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