Sickert vs Sargent (2007)

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Sickert vs. Sargent brings to life two of the biggest characters in modern British art; Walter Sickert - the gruff, aggressive man-of-the-people; and John Singer Sargent - the urbane and charming dandy. The film focuses on some of the most beautiful and alarming paintings ever made in this country; pictures of aristocrats and prostitutes, coronations and killings, opera houses and music halls, and will evoke the long-lost atmosphere of Edwardian London. But above all it will show that from their two outposts in Chelsea and Camden, Sickert and Sargent were waging a war whose legacy still haunts us today.

Director: Waldemar Januszczak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: ZCZ Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sickert vs Sargent about?
Sickert vs. Sargent brings to life two of the biggest characters in modern British art; Walter Sickert - the gruff, aggressive man-of-the-people; and John Singer Sargent - the urbane and charming dandy. The film focuses on some of the most beautiful and alarming paintings ever made in this country; pictures of aristocrats and prostitutes, coronations and killings, opera houses and music halls, and will evoke the long-lost atmosphere of Edwardian London. But above all it will show that from their two outposts in Chelsea and Camden, Sickert and Sargent were waging a war whose legacy still haunts us today.
Who directed Sickert vs Sargent?
Sickert vs Sargent was directed by Waldemar Januszczak.
Who stars in Sickert vs Sargent?
Sickert vs Sargent stars Waldemar Januszczak.
How long is Sickert vs Sargent?
Sickert vs Sargent has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Sickert vs Sargent?
Sickert vs Sargent is a Documentary film.
Where was Sickert vs Sargent produced?
Sickert vs Sargent was produced in United Kingdom.