Walter Richard Sickert (1860–1942) was a prominent British painter and printmaker known for his contributions to the Impressionist and post-Impressionist movements, as well as his influence on the development of modern art in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sickert studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London and later at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was exposed to the work of the French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.
He developed a distinctive style characterized by its loose brushwork, bold colors, and atmospheric effects, which he used to capture the vibrancy and energy of urban life.
Sickert's early work focused on scenes of everyday life in London, particularly in the city's less wealthy neighborhoods. He was drawn to subjects such as music halls, theaters, and street scenes, which he depicted with a keen eye for detail and a sense of empathy for his subjects.
In the early 20th century, Sickert became associated with the Camden Town Group, a collective of artists known for their focus on urban and domestic subjects. He played a leading role in the group and became known for his paintings of interiors and figures, which often conveyed a sense of psychological tension and ambiguity.