Sickert in Venice
Dulwich Picture Gallery, until 31 May
Walter Richard Sickert (1860–1942) is a key figure in 20th-century British art, and an immensely talented and enjoyable painter into the bargain. His long life was a productive one, so there’s room for many exhibitions dealing with different aspects of his achievement. Following the excellent Camden Town Nudes at the Courtauld last year, the current exhibition focuses on Sickert’s paintings of Venice done between 1895 and 1904. Meanwhile, at the Fine Art Society (148 New Bond Street, W1, until 27 March) is a fascinating display of Sickert as printmaker.
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The Dulwich show begins strongly with a roomful of views, mostly of St Mark’s Cathedral, inside and out. Three paintings of its façade dominate: a large one from the Tate with late-afternoon light catching on cupolas and crosses, a lovely pink one to its right, called ‘Red Sky at Night’, to the left a quieter daytime view.
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