Charles Ricketts
Charles Ricketts (1866–1931) was a Swiss type designer, painter and illustrator.
Also recorded as Charles de Sousy Ricketts; Charles S. Ricketts; Jean Paul Raymond; C. S. Ricketts.
Charles Ricketts in brief
- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1931
- Known for
- type designer, painter, illustrator, sculptor, jewelry designer, typographer, artist and exlibrist
- Place of birth
- Geneva
Overview
Born at Geneva in 1866, died at London in 1931.
In detail
Charles Ricketts studied at City and Guilds of London Art School. the recorded working language is English.
Residence is recorded at Lansdowne House. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.
Work by Charles Ricketts is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and National Collection of War Art.
Sources
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- 1.
“Charles Ricketts”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2332695: Charles Ricketts
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