An illustrated book which details the achievements of one of the most prominent of British artists, Walter Sickert (1860-1942). His awareness of developments in European modern art furthered his abilities as a painter, draughtsman and graphic designer but, the author submits that above all Sickert was a master of 20th century painting.He mirrored themes of contemporary society in his scenes of music halls, theatres, macabre murders, depictions of quiet London streets and in his portraits ranging from actresses to kings. Among the author's other publications are "Bloomsbury Portraits" and "A Century of Change".
- ISBN10 0714824798
- ISBN13 9780714824796
- Publish Date 14 July 1988
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 7 February 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English