Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

British, 1878-1971

Born in Cambridge in 1898 and educated at Southsea School of Art, Norman Wilkinson is known for his graphic art, specifically his British Railway poster images, and also for something quite incredible; Wilkinson revolutionized the art of naval camouflage. Having been assigned to submarine patrols in Dardanelles, Gallipoli, and Gibraltar during WWI as a member of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, Wilkinson was deeply troubled by the unprecedented success the German submarine fleet had torpedoing British ships. He hoped to find a solution to this gaping vulnerability, and in a lightning bolt moment, he had an epiphany that would change everything. Wilkinson says in his autobiography, A Brush With Life (Seeley, 1969), that he realized a ship could be painted to hide its shape against the sea and sky. In his own words, Wilkinson states that the hull of a ship could be camouflaged "not for low visibility, but in such a way as to break up her form and thus confuse a submarine officer as to the course on which she was heading." After some preliminary testing, the theory Wilkinson called "dazzle camouflage" was accepted by British Admiralty and Wilkinson was placed in charge of the naval camouflage unit. The unit, which was headquartered in the basement of the Royal Academy of Arts, consisted of Wilkinson and about two dozen "camoufleurs;" they were artists, students, model makers and consultants, including a zoologist. The dazzle schemes were tested on models and then distributed to artists who were stationed at the docks, where the ships would be painted. At the end of the war Wilkinson was formally declared the inventor of dazzle camouflage and awarded for his contribution. Wilkinson went on to enjoy a long and celebrated career as a painter of maritime scenes, naval vessels, and warships. He served as the president of the Royal Institute of Painter in Water Colours (RI) from 1936 until 1963 (elected member in 1906); he was elected Honourable Marine Painter to the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1919, and he was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Royal Society of Marine Artists, and the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour. In 1918 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), and a Commander of the Order (CBE) in 1948. In January 1920 he was appointed knight (chevalier) of the Belgian Order of the Crown. Among many notable points of interest regarding Wilkinson's career is that his painting Plymouth Harbour, which was commissioned by Cunard White Star Lines for the first class smoking room of the RMS Titanic, was lost at sea when it perished with the ship. Wilkinson had also created a comparable painting entitled The Approach to the New World, for the Titanic's sister ship, the RMS Olympic. This work may be seen in the 1958 film A Night to Remember in scenes aboard the Titanic, where is served as the stand-in for Plymouth Harbor.

Artist: Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI

Norman WilkinsonOriginal "Just Meet Those Schedules, Will You?" vintage poster, 1944

$1,250

Original "Just Meet Those Schedules, Will You?" vintage poster

By Norman Wilkinson

Located in Spokane, WA

Original. " "Just meet those schedules, will you?" vintage poster. Lithograph. U. S. Army Official Poster. An American pilot, complete with goggles and a flying cap, holds a map up while smiling with a headline of "Just meet those schedules, will you?". Linen-backed and ready to frame World War 2 vintage poster, 1944. This exclusive vintage World War II poster is a rare and beautiful piece of history. This original and authentic poster is truly a sight to behold, showcasing an iconic image of an Army Air Force...

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1940s American Realist Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Offset

"Legacy Tour: 2010-2011" Poster, 2009

$150

H 35 in W 23 in

"Legacy Tour: 2010-2011" Poster

Located in New York, NY

This poster was designed by Jasper Johns in 2009, and the portraits were taken by Anna Finke. It is signed by all of the dancers photographed on the ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Offset

McKenney & HallNot-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph, 1865

$575

H 13.88 in W 11.75 in

Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief, No. 91", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. in 1865. This original McKenney and Hall lithograph is presented in a cream-colored mat, suitable for framing with a protective clear sleeve. The mat measures 13.88" x 11.75" and the sheet measures 10.63" x 7.38. There is a spot in the lower left margin and tiny faint spots in the periphery, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. Col. Thomas J. McKenney was Superintendant of The Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1816 until 1830. He was one of a very few government officials to defend American Indian interests and attempt to preserve their culture. He travelled to Indian lands meeting the Native American leaders. He brought with him an accomplished artist, James Otto Lewis...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Obey Giant Pyramid Top Icon Face Letter Press Screen Print Street

$1,000

H 20 in W 16 in

Shepard Fairey Obey Giant Pyramid Top Icon Face Letter Press Screen Print Street

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Silkscreen on White Cotton Fine Art paper with Silver Metallic Inks 20 × 16 in 50.8 × 40.6 cm Edition of 19/50 3 colors with deckled edges Published by Subliminal Projects. A port...

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2010s Pop Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Silver

Shepard FaireyThe Future is Unwritten Collage Shepard Fairey Screen Print Obey Giant, 2021

$1,000

H 24 in W 18 in

The Future is Unwritten Collage Shepard Fairey Screen Print Obey Giant

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Manufacturer: Obey Giant Edition Details: Year: 2021 Run: 151 out of 300 Technique: Screen Print Paper: 80lb Cream French Speckletone Size: 18 X 24 Markings: Signed & Numbered Publis...

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2010s Street Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Shepard FaireyBob Marley 40th 1 Soul Rebel Signed & Numbered Letterpress OBEY Shepard Fairey

$1,685

H 19.5 in W 16 in

Bob Marley 40th 1 Soul Rebel Signed & Numbered Letterpress OBEY Shepard Fairey

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

This letterpress set in collaboration with photographer Dennis Morris commemorates the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley's passing. The series represents the amazing breadth of Marley's...

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2010s Contemporary Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Shepard Fairey"Universal Dignity" Shepard Fairey Screenprint Letterpress Contemporary Street, 2022

$1,450

H 19.5 in W 15 in

"Universal Dignity" Shepard Fairey Screenprint Letterpress Contemporary Street

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Hand-deckled edges. "Aims to promote peace, equality, and humanity. I’d like to see a fundamental assumption that ALL people deserve respect and human dignity. This applies to the u...

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2010s Street Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Jean-Gabriel DomergueDomergue - Almost Dressed - Original Lithograph, 1956

$1,421

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in

Domergue - Almost Dressed - Original Lithograph

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Original Lithograph by Jean-Gabriel Domergue Title: Almost Dressed Signed in the plate Dimensions: 40 x 31 cm 1956 Edition of 197 This artwork is part of the famous portfolio "La Par...

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1950s Impressionist Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Nouveau Angel Contemporary Fine Art Screenprint Signed & Numbered, 2026

$2,500

H 24 in W 18 in

Shepard Fairey Nouveau Angel Contemporary Fine Art Screenprint Signed & Numbered

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

This Nouveau Angel print is inspired by my love of Art Nouveau design and symbolism. Art Nouveau explored a counter-narrative to industrialization in which harmony with nature and a ...

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2010s Contemporary Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Estevan OriolLA Fingers Gold Diamond Dust Edition Estevan Oriol Print Los Angeles BTS Street, 2019

$3,500

H 24 in W 18 in

LA Fingers Gold Diamond Dust Edition Estevan Oriol Print Los Angeles BTS Street

By Estevan Oriol

Located in Draper, UT

Medium Print Condition Print is in Pristine Condition and has been stored flat since purchase in 2019. Four sharp corners and in Mint Condition. Signature Hand-signed by artist, Hand signed and numbered in Pencil by the Artist, Estevan Oriol...

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2010s Street Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Gold

Bruce DorfmanThe Woodstock Poster by Bruce Dorfman, 1968, 1968

$6,800

H 36 in W 24 in

The Woodstock Poster by Bruce Dorfman, 1968

By Bruce Dorfman

Located in New York, NY

The Woodstock Poster was originally commissioned by the Woodstock Book Shop and Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. It was subsequently purchased from the ...

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1960s Post-Modern Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Shepard FaireyPay Up or Shut Up Shepard Fairey Screen Print Edition of only 50 Political Art, 2018

$1,250

H 23.5 in W 16.5 in

Pay Up or Shut Up Shepard Fairey Screen Print Edition of only 50 Political Art

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

Signed to the lower right Edition 40/50 Published by Obey Giant, Los Angeles We must fight the greed of the powerful and restore the basic fairness of our society and our democracy....

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2010s Pop Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Shepard FaireyShepard Fairey Long Live The People Collaboration with Ed Nachtrieb Diptych Set, 2020

$1,500

H 24 in W 18 in

Shepard Fairey Long Live The People Collaboration with Ed Nachtrieb Diptych Set

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Draper, UT

IMAGE RIGHTS N/A PROVENANCE We are the original owners of these works and were acquired directly from the artitst. ADDITIONAL INFO "I’ve long believed that protests in the streets ar...

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2010s Street Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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