'Dazzle-painting' was a form of camouflage, and was particularly effective in moonlight. Wilkinson was responsible for the introduction of the 'dazzle' painted effect. As is evident in this image, the paint des Art.IWMART4029

Autor/Urheber:

Norman Wilkinson

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'Dazzle-painting' was a form of camouflage, and was particularly effective in moonlight. Wilkinson was responsible for the introduction of the 'dazzle' painted effect. As is evident in this image, the paint designs result in it becoming difficult to make out the shape of the vessel, the number of ships and the direction they are moving in.
image: A night scene showing a convoy of 'dazzle' painted ships. There appear to be two vessels in the distance to the left of the composition, and another two in the centre.

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This image was created and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. Photographs taken, or artworks created, by a member of the forces during their active service duties are covered by Crown Copyright provisions. Faithful reproductions may be reused under that licence, which is considered expired 50 years after their creation.

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