Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI More Prints

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

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 More Prints

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Offset

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

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI More Prints

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Engraving

McKenney & Hall
Foke-Luste-Hajo, Seminole Chief: Original Hand Colored McKenney & Hall Engraving, 1865

H 13.88 in W 11.75 in

Oval Head of a Woman with Piercing Eyes (Plate XXI), from Carmen

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Oval Head of a Woman with Piercing Eyes (Plate XXI) Portfolio: Carmen Medium: Etching on Montval wove paper Year: 1949 Edition: 289 Frame Size: 21" x 18"...

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1940s Cubist Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI More Prints

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Etching

H 30 in W 22 in

婦女人相十品Fujo Ninso-Authentic Woodblock print-Popen o Fuku Musume-JapanesePublisher

Located in London, GB

-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...

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1990s Edo Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI More Prints

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Ink, Washi Paper, Woodcut

Kitagawa Utamaro
婦女人相十品Fujo Ninso-Authentic Woodblock print-Popen o Fuku Musume-JapanesePublisher, 1990

H 15.67 in W 10.44 in D 0.04 in

Mick Jagger III - Andy Warhol, Announcement card, Rolling Stones, Musician, Pop

By (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh

Mick Jagger III - After Andy Warhol. In this print, Warhol incorporated solid abstract shapes to emphasize Jagger's features - here, focusing on the singer’s famous lips, along with...

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1970s Pop Art Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI More Prints

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Lithograph

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in