a swiss-born artist's journey through time charles de sousy ricketts, a versatile english artist, illustrator, author, and printer, left an indelible mark on the art world. born in geneva to a french mother and an english father, ricketts' work is characterized by its eclectic blend of styles, making him a fascinating figure in the realm of art. early life and education ricketts began his artistic journey at the city and guilds technical art school in lambeth in 1882, following the demise of both his parents. this marked the inception of his lifelong partnership with charles shannon, a painte…