The best-loved painting by Walter Sickert is The Idyll (1931), which hangs in the Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull. The Cigarette (Jeanne Daurmont) (1906) and Chagford, Devon, across Fields (1915) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 292 works by Walter Sickert: here are the 100 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
In the quietude of 1931, Walter Richard Sickert captured a scene that transcends mere landscape, offering instead a profound meditation on connection and stillness. The Idyll is not simply a depiction of a lakeside retreat; it is a psychological threshold where the boundaries between the external world and internal emotion blur. The painting presents two figures poised before a tranquil expanse of water, their presence anchored by a shared, silent…
A monochromatic portrait captures Jeanne Daurmont in profile, her form emerging from a dark, indistinct background through a careful application of chiaroscuro. The composition focuses on the head and shoulders, positioned slightly off-center to create a sense of quiet intimacy. A light source from the front-left illuminates the subject's face and neck, while deep shadows swallow much of her hair and the brim of her wide hat.
Portrait of Rear Admiral Walter Lumsden, C.I.E., C.V.O. is an oil on canvas created by Walter Sickert. The work dates to 1927. It is currently held in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
In the quiet intensity of Walter Richard Sickert’s 1923 masterpiece, “Cicely Hey,” we encounter more than just a portrait; we step into a profound psychological landscape. The painting captures a young woman in a moment of suspended animation, where her outward serenity is subtly undercut by an unmistakable sense of inner distress. As the viewer approaches this canvas, the subject's gaze pulls us into a state of deep contemplation, inviting…
A Glimpse into the Life of Mrs. Swinton The painting Mrs Swinton by Walter Richard Sickert, created in 1905, is a captivating portrait that invites viewers to ponder the life and character of its subject. Located at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom, this oil on canvas piece is a testament to Sickert's skill in capturing the essence of his subjects. The Composition and Symbolism The painting depicts Mrs.…
We are looking at Gatti’s Hungerford Palace of Varieties. Second Turn of Katie Lawrence, an oil on canvas created by Walter Sickert. This work, dating to 1888, captures a specific moment within the theatrical atmosphere of the music hall. The scene focuses on Katie Lawrence, a music hall singer, as she performs her turn on stage.
The work titled Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden is a painting by the artist Walter Sickert. The subject of this portrait is Ellen Cobden,…
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In the dimly lit corridors of late Victorian London, where the boundaries between reality and performance often blurred, Walter Richard Sickert captured a moment of profound psychological depth.…
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Walter Richard Sickert's "The Miner," painted in 1935-36, isn’t merely a depiction of a working man; it’s an intimate excavation of human experience. This oil painting, currently residing…
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A Glimpse into Introspection: Walter Sickert's Portrait of George Moore This compelling portrait offers a poignant glimpse into the life of Irish author and playwright George Moore, captured…
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The scene unfolds in the monochrome shadows of a seaside night. Under the artificial glow of the pier, figures move through a landscape of salt air and darkness.…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s portrait, "George Moore," is not merely a likeness captured on canvas; it is an encounter with a profound, internalized moment. The subject confronts the viewer…
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In the dim, muted light of Walter Richard Sickert’s 1918 masterpiece, Ennui, we are invited into a private moment of profound emotional stagnation. The painting serves as a…
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In the quiet, evocative depths of Walter Richard Sickert’s 1906 masterpiece, "Mrs Swinton," viewers are invited into a world where the boundaries between portraiture and atmosphere dissolve. This…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s "L'Hotel Royal, Dieppe, France," painted in 1894, is a captivating oil on canvas that transports viewers to the heart of Belle Époque Dieppe. This work,…
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In this work, titled Miss Hudson at Rowlandson House, we encounter a quiet moment captured by the artist Walter Richard Sickert. Painted about 1910, the piece focuses its…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s The Sisters Lloyd transports us into an intimate moment suspended in time, a scene steeped in the delicate artifice of domestic life. This portrait captures…
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In the quiet, shadowed corners of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century European art, few works capture the profound weight of identity as poignantly as Walter Richard Sickert’s “Jacques-Émile…
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In the quiet depths of Walter Richard Sickert’s 1898 masterpiece, Israel Zangwill, we encounter more than just a mere likeness; we are invited into a profound moment of…
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The scene unfolds in a moment of quiet concentration as a group of people gathers closely around a table. In Baccarat, Dieppe, the artist Walter Sickert captures a…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s ‘Mrs Barrett’: A Study in Shadows and Subtlety Walter Richard Sickert's “Mrs Barrett,” painted around 1905, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed tableau…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s “Miss Gwen Frangcon-Davies as Isabella of France,” painted in 1932, isn't merely a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed tableau vivant—a captured moment suspended between performance…
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In the quiet intimacy of Walter Richard Sickert’s 1895 masterpiece, Portrait of an Afghan Gentleman, we are invited into a profound encounter with a stranger. The painting presents…
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In the quiet corners of art history, few moments possess the profound stillness found in Walter Richard Sickert’s 1904 masterpiece, The Yellow Sleeve. This evocative portrait invites the…
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Walter Richard Sickert's “Minnie Cunningham at the Old Bedford,” painted in 1892 and now residing within the hallowed halls of the Tate Gallery, isn’t merely a portrait; it’s…
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Camden Town Portrait - A Study in Shadow and Observation Walter Richard Sickert’s “Camden Town Portrait,” completed in 1915–16, resides within the National Museum Wales collection—a deceptively simple…
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In the quiet, amber-hued corners of early twentieth-century London, Walter Richard Sickert found his most profound muses. The Bar Parlorp, painted in 1922, serves as a masterful window…
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Walter Richard Sickert's "The Horses of St Mark's, Venice," painted in 1905, is a captivating oil on canvas that transports viewers to the heart of Venice. This artwork,…
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The scene unfolds within the walls of The Old Bedford Music Hall, a painting by Walter Sickert created in 1895. The air seems to hold the quiet anticipation…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s depiction of Harold Gilman is more than just a likeness; it is a carefully preserved moment plucked from the vibrant, sometimes fraught, atmosphere of early…
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In the heart of late Victorian London, amidst the gaslit streets and the lingering echoes of music hall melodies, Walter Richard Sickert captured a moment of profound stillness.…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s Miss Earhart's Arrival is not merely a depiction of a rainy day; it is an immersion into a specific, charged moment of modern urban life.…
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In the fall of 1906, Sickert painted a number of models who posed for him in his Paris hotel room, later recalling that "the alcove of the beds…
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To stand before Walter Richard Sickert's depiction of Leslie Banks as Petruchio and Edith Evans as Katherine in 'The Taming of the Shrew' is to be plunged directly…
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Walter Richard Sickert's "The Front at Hove," painted in 1930, isn’t merely a depiction of a seaside scene; it’s a carefully constructed tableau brimming with psychological depth and…
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In the quiet, amber-hued twilight of Venice, where the mist of the lagoons meets the ancient stone of the city, Walter Richard Sickert captured a moment of profound…
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Walter Richard Sickert's 1917 painting, *Ennui*, is not merely a depiction of two women; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of quiet desperation, a poignant snapshot of the burgeoning…
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In the quiet coastal enclave of Dieppe, where the English Channel meets the rugged shores of France, Walter Richard Sickert captured more than just a landscape; he distilled…
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Walter Richard Sickert's “A Marengo,” painted in 1903, isn’t merely a depiction of two women engaged in conversation; it’s a carefully constructed tableau brimming with psychological depth and…
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To stand before Girl at a Window, Little Rachel is to step across the threshold of time itself. Walter Richard Sickert’s masterful oil on canvas from 1907 does…
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The Oxford Music Hall is a significant work by the artist Walter Sickert. This piece, which is also known by the alternative title The old Bedford, offers a…
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A Glimpse of Victorian Grandeur: Walter Richard Sickert’s “Her Majesty’s” Walter Richard Sickert's "Her Majesty’s," painted around 1934, isn’t merely a depiction of a London theatre; it’s a…
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In the soft, filtered light of 1914, Walter Richard Sickert captured a moment that transcends mere musical practice to become a profound study of human connection and shared…
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Walter Richard Sickert’s “Interior of St Mark’s, Venice” (1895-6) isn't merely a depiction of a cathedral; it’s an immersive experience. This oil on canvas transports the viewer directly…
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A Glimpse into Parisian Bohemia: "Gaieté Montparnasse, dernière galerie de gauche" Walter Richard Sickert’s “Gaieté Montparnasse, dernière galerie de gauche,” painted in 1906, offers a captivating window into…
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The painting titled Head of a Woman (The Belgian Cocotte) was executed by the artist Walter Sickert in 1906. This oil on canvas work depicts a sitter identified…
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Walter Richard Sickert's "Bathing Huts, Dieppe" isn’t merely a depiction of a coastal scene; it’s a carefully constructed tableau brimming with atmosphere and a subtle undercurrent of melancholy.…
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In the heart of 1915 London, amidst the encroaching shadows of a world at war, Walter Richard Sickert captured a moment that feels both profoundly intimate and hauntingly…
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The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Walter Sickert | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tate Gallery |
Londen | 19 | George Moore, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Mrs Barrett |
 Het Ashmolean Museum van Kunst en Oudheden |
Oxford | 6 | The Brighton Pierrots, Ennui, Santa Maria del Carmelo, Venice |
 Fitzwilliam College |
Cambridge | 4 | Mrs Swinton, The Bar Parlour, The Old Bedford Music Hall |
 Ashmolean Museum |
Oxford | 4 | Ennui, Her Majesty's, Gaieté Montparnasse, dernière galerie de gauche |
 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery |
Birmingham | 7 | The Miner, The Horses of St Mark's, Venice |
 Art Gallery of New South Wales |
Sydney | 6 | Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden, The Oxford Music Hall |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 4 | The Cigarette (Jeanne Daurmont), Reclining Nude (Thin Adeline) |
 Courtauld Gallery |
Londen | 4 | View of Dieppe with Eglise du Pollet, Bathing Huts, Dieppe |
The work titled Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden is a painting by the artist Walter Sickert. The subject of this portrait is Ellen Cobden,…
A monochromatic portrait captures Jeanne Daurmont in profile, her form emerging from a dark, indistinct background through a careful application of chiaroscuro. The composition focuses on the head…
Portrait of Rear Admiral Walter Lumsden, C.I.E., C.V.O. is an oil on canvas created by Walter Sickert. The work dates to 1927. It is currently held in the…
In the quietude of 1931, Walter Richard Sickert captured a scene that transcends mere landscape, offering instead a profound meditation on connection and stillness. The Idyll is not…
The Idyll (1931), Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull. The Cigarette (Jeanne Daurmont) (1906) and Chagford, Devon, across Fields (1915) follow.
Walter Sickert, born in 1860, was 71 years old: The Idyll dates from 1931.
The Idyll, The Cigarette (Jeanne Daurmont), Chagford, Devon, across Fields, The Laundry Shop, Dieppe, France, The Red Shop (The October Sun), Portrait of Rear Admiral Walter Lumsden, C.I.E., C.V.O., The Honourable Lady Fry, Cicely Hey, Mrs Swinton and Gatti’s Hungerford Palace of Varieties. Second Turn of Katie Lawrence. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
292 works by Walter Sickert are in our catalogue, dated 1880 to 1937.
Mostly in Tate Gallery (Londen), Het Ashmolean Museum van Kunst en Oudheden (Oxford) and Fitzwilliam College (Cambridge); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1890s, which gave 25 of the 100 works on this page, Portrait of the artist's first wife, née Ellen Cobden among them.
The earliest canvas here is Violets (1880); the latest is Pimlico (1937).
Portrait (12), Victorian era (11) and Woman (9), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 33 of the 100 works on this page.
Post-impressionism and Impressionism, as the canvases on this page show.
The Tate Gallery, Londen holds 12 of the works on this page, among them George Moore, Jacques-Emile Blanche and Mrs Barrett.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
