Patrick Bade
Walter Sickert: Was he Jack the Ripper?
Summary
Patrick Bade discusses the life and work of Walter Richard Sickert (1860–1942), a German-born British painter and printmaker who was a member of the Camden Town Group of Post-Impressionist artists in early 20th-century London. He was an important influence on distinctively British styles of avant-garde art in the mid and late 20th century. Decades after his death, several authors and researchers theorized that Sickert might have been the London-based serial killer Jack the Ripper, but the claim has since largely been dismissed.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.