Walter Sickert was a leading figure in the development of British painting and the graphic arts from the 1880s to his death in 1942. Vivid, suggestive, enigmatic his works varies strikingly, from Impressionism to Realism, from gritty urban scenes to intensely coloured landscapes, from an overtly modern set of subjects to apparently nostalgic images. Noted for his independence and originality, he constantly reinvented himself, both personally and professionally.