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 urban life, a master of capturing fleeting moments, and a pivotal influence on the development of modern British painting. His career unfolded against a bac…