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Middy's sermon
by Henry Ritter, 1853
Middy's sermon (1853) is a painting by Henry Ritter, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the Wallraf–Richartz Museum.
$483$918
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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- Custom sizesAdd a note at checkout
Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Henry Ritter
- Year
- 1853
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- Wallraf–Richartz Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Middy's sermon by Henry Ritter (1853) depicts sailor, reprimand, alcoholic. The original hangs in the Wallraf–Richartz Museum.
Your ArtLogia Middy's sermon is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Henry Ritter (1816–1853) was a Kingdom of Hanover painter associated with Realism. Works by Henry Ritter hang in collections such as the Wallraf–Richartz Museum.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Henry Ritter (1816–1853)
Henry Ritter (1816–1853) was a Kingdom of Hanover painter associated with Realism. Works by Henry Ritter hang in collections such as the Wallraf–Richartz Museum.
More by Henry RitterQuestions
Is this Middy's sermon reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Middy's sermon is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Middy's sermon?
The original by Henry Ritter (1853) is in the Wallraf–Richartz Museum. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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