Edward Burra (1905–1976) was a British painter, printmaker, and draftsman known for his bold depictions of 20th-century urban life. Influenced by the social upheavals following World War I, he captured the vibrancy and complexity of city streets, dance halls, and nightclubs. His work explored themes of sexuality, race, and class with empathy and compassion. Despite criticism from conservative circles, Burra earned lasting acclaim, culminating in a major Tate retrospective in 1973.