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Francis Dodd Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Francis Dodd 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 Dodd · 1874 – 1949

John Russell Scott (1879–1949)

1920 · Guardian News - Media Archive, London · original 46 x 50 cm

A formal 1920 portrait of John Russell Scott by Francis Dodd captures a stern expression and red tie against a detailed wall background, reflecting the style of early 20th-century art. Discover this hand-painted reproduction and add timeless elegance to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$21650 × 46 cm Commission at original size

Rt Hon. George Viscount Cave, DCL, GCMG

st John's College, Oxford · original 140 x 81 cm

Admire Francis Dodd’s formal portrait of Rt Hon. George Viscount Cave. Oil on canvas captures a dignified statesman in elaborate robes – a stunning 19th-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$48081 × 140 cm Commission at original size

Arthur Lionel Smith (1850–1924), Exhibitioner (1868), Fellow and Tutor in Modern History (1882–1916), Dean (1907–1916), Master (1916–1924)

View the most popular artwork of Francis Dodd ranked #3: Arthur Lionel Smith (1850–1924), Exhibitioner (1868), Fellow and Tutor in Modern History (1882–1916), Dean (1907–1916), Master (1916–1924)

1913 · Balliol College, Oxford · original 107 x 81 cm

Admire Francis Dodd’s 1913 portrait of Arthur Smith – a realistic oil painting capturing an elderly scholar's introspective gaze. Explore Victorian realism & symbolism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$40281 × 107 cm Commission at original size

Lord Birdwood, Master (1931–1938)

Peterhouse, Cambridge · original 102 x 77 cm

Admire 'Lord Birdwood,' a stunning 1938 portrait by Francis Dodd. Rich colors, classical realism & detailed military attire capture power & prestige. A timeless piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$37977 × 102 cm Commission at original size

Laurence Prestwich Scott (1877–1908)

1920 · Guardian News - Media Archive, London · original 60 x 49 cm

A striking portrait of Laurence Prestwich Scott captures a serious gaze and formal elegance in this 1920 painting by Francis Dodd that invites you to bring a piece of historical sophistication into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$23549 × 60 cm Commission at original size

An Elderly Woman

1895 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 61 x 46 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$23146 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Sir Stanley Marchant (1883–1949), CVO, FRAM, Principal of the Royal Academy of Music (1936–1949)

1946 · Royal Academy of Music, London · original 85 x 65 cm

Admire Francis Dodd’s portrait of Sir Stanley Marchant, a distinguished Royal Academy figure. This academic realism captures his dignity in a 1946 oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$31165 × 85 cm Commission at original size

Percival Henry Martin, Post Office, Bristol

1945 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24051 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Hugh Cecil (1869–1956), Lord Quickswood, Prize Fellow and Later Honorary Fellow of Hertford (1929 1930)

View the most popular artwork of Francis Dodd ranked #9: Hugh Cecil (1869–1956), Lord Quickswood, Prize Fellow and Later Honorary Fellow of Hertford (1929 1930)

Коледж Гертфорд, Oxford · original 125 x 100 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$514100 × 125 cm Commission at original size

Louisa Garrett Anderson (1873–1943)

1921 · Royal Free Hospital, London · original 60 x 45 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22745 × 60 cm Commission at original size

Marianne Frances Bernard

1916 · Girton College, Cambridge · original 90 x 62 cm

Admire Francis Dodd’s ‘Marianne Frances Bernard,’ a serene 1916 portrait of an elderly woman in oil on canvas. Explore its realism, symbolism & Girton College's art collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$31262 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Walter Alexander Raleigh (1861–1922)

Merton College, Oxford · original 69 x 50 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25050 × 69 cm Commission at original size

Colonel Sir William John Kent, CBE, TD, DL, JR

1945 · Staffordshire County Buildings, Stoke-on-Trent · original 75 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28562 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Edward Taylor Scott (1883–1932)

1920 · Guardian News - Media Archive, London · original 60 x 50 cm

A striking 1920 portrait by Francis Dodd captures a man in formal attire with a red tie and serene gaze, offering a timeless glimpse into early twentieth-century elegance for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$23650 × 60 cm Commission at original size

Alderman Sir Archibald Flower, Honorary Freeman and Seven Times Mayor

1935 · Stratford-upon-avon Town Hall, Avon · original 75 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28060 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Spring in the Suburbs

1925 · Sunderland Museum - Winter Gardens, Sunderland · original 64 x 76 cm

Francis Dodd’s ‘Spring in the Suburbs’ (1925) captures a tranquil English landscape with oil paint realism & subtle Impressionistic light. Explore this evocative 64x76cm artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$34176 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Sarah Venables

1901 · Bolton Museum And Art Gallery, Bolton · original 75 x 55 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$26955 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Dame Margaret Janson Tuke (1862–1947)

1934 · Royal Holloway, Egham · original 64 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24451 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Lord Snell of Plumstead (1865–1944), Politician and Compaigner

1934 · Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 95 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$32764 × 95 cm Commission at original size

The Right Reverend Martin Linton Smith, Bishop of Warrington (1918–1920), Bishop of Hereford (1920–1930), Bishop of Rochester (1930–1939), Honorary Fellow (1930)

View the most popular artwork of Francis Dodd ranked #20: The Right Reverend Martin Linton Smith, Bishop of Warrington (1918–1920), Bishop of Hereford (1920–1930), Bishop of Rochester (1930–1939), Honorary Fellow (1930)

Коледж Гертфорд, Oxford · original 90 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$33370 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Dr Flora Murray (1869–1923)

1921 · Royal Free Hospital, London · original 59 x 44 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22444 × 59 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of a Past Rhodes Trustee

1943 · The Rhodes Trust, Oxford · original 99 x 74 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$36374 × 99 cm Commission at original size

Signora Lotto

1906 · original 82 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
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Same size as the original$30766 × 82 cm Commission at original size

Afternoon in the Parlour

1903 · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
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Same size as the original$29164 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Charles Prestwich Scott (1846–1932)

1916 · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 43 artworks by Francis Dodd
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$29164 × 76 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Francis Dodd

1874 – 1949

Quick facts

Top-ranked workJohn Russell Scott (1879–1949)
Topics exploredportrait
Room fitliving room
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Creative periodsmature period
Died1949
Museums on APSWalker Art Gallery, Balliol College, Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall Art Gallery, Royal Free Hospital
Vibeclassic

Biography

The Life and Legacy of Francis Dodd

Francis Edgar Dodd was a distinguished British portrait painter, landscape artist, and printmaker whose work captured the profound essence of his subjects through remarkable accuracy and depth. Born in Holyhead, Wales, as the son of a Wesleyan minister, Dodd’s artistic journey began with formal training at the Glasgow School of Art. It was during his time in Glasgow that he demonstrated exceptional promise, winning the Haldane Scholarship in 1893. This prestigious achievement allowed him to traverse the cultural landscapes of France, Italy, and Spain, experiences that undoubtedly enriched his visual vocabulary and technical mastery.

Upon returning to England in 1895, Dodd settled initially in Manchester, where he cultivated significant friendships within the artistic community, before eventually moving to Blackheath in London in 1904. His career was marked by a versatile command over various media, ranging from evocative, atmospheric watercolors of urban scenes like High Street, Greenwich to meticulously detailed oil portraits. His ability to convey not just a likeness, but a palpable sense of character—whether through the stern gaze of a professional in John Russell Scott or the serene contemplation found in Marianne Frances Bernard—established him as a master of his craft.

Artistic Achievements and Historical Significance

The historical importance of Francis Dodd extends beyond the canvas into the very fabric of British institutional art. During the tumultuous years of World War I, Dodd was appointed an official war artist in 1916 by the head of the War Propaganda Bureau. Serving on the Western Front, he produced more than thirty portraits of senior military figures, documenting the human element of the conflict with a disciplined hand. This period of service solidified his reputation as an artist capable of capturing gravity and authority under the most pressing historical circumstances.

His professional accolades were numerous and reflected his standing among the elite of the British art world:

Elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1927.
Achieved full Membership of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1935.
Served as a trusted trustee of the Tate Gallery, holding the position for six years starting in 1929.

Dodd’s legacy is preserved through his contributions to significant collections, including the Imperial War Museum and the Tate, ensuring that his precise brushwork and ability to capture the light and texture of his era continue to resonate with viewers today. His work remains a vital window into the social conventions and psychological depths of the early twentieth century.

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Francis Dodd?

Francis Dodd was born in Holyhead in 1874.

Where is Francis Dodd from?

Francis Dodd was born in United Kingdom.

Can I explore Francis Dodd's works by color spectrum?

Francis Dodd's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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