Walter Richard Sickert: A Shadowy Figure of London’s Modernist Scene Walter Richard Sickert, born in Germany in 1860 and tragically passing away in 1942, remains a compellingly enigmatic figure within the annals of British art. More than simply an artist, he was a keen observer of his time, a chronicler of London’s urban landscape, and a pivotal influence on the development of modern British painting. His work, often characterized by…