Walter Sickert’s Background Walter Sickert (1860-1942) was born in Germany, but settled in England with his family at age 6. He became one of the most influential British artists of his era, transitioning from the Impressionist to the Modern period and challenging Victorian moral sensibilities. Sickert founded the Camden Town Group in 1911, which supported the work of avant-garde artists. He … [Read more...] about Walter Sickert: Painter of Death