Sickert Vs. Sargent: Britain's Masters of Modern Art

Walter Sickert and John Singer Sargent were both modern painters during the Edwardian era, but they differed greatly in vision and personality. While Sargent was an extravagant society portrait artist, the modest Sickert captured the harsh realities of common life. This captivating documentary compares the lives and works of these diverse contemporaries, both masters in their own right. 60 min. Soundtrack: English.