Bernard Sickert: A Shadowed Vision of London Bernard Sickert (1863–1932) remains a figure of enduring fascination and subtle controversy within the annals of British art. Born in Munich to a family deeply rooted in artistic tradition – his father, Oswald, was himself a painter – Sickert’s journey led him from the vibrant hues of Germany to the grimy, atmospheric streets of London, where he ultimately forged a uniquely powerful and uns…