Edward Wadsworth
(1889–1949) brittisk konstnär
Edward Wadsworth (United Kingdom, 1889–1949) is listed in the catalogue as a painter and a printmaker. By year of birth, Edward Wadsworth belongs to the chapter ‘The interwar years’ in this site’s history of art.
Edward Wadsworth was born in Cleckheaton and died in London. Edward Wadsworth trained at Slade School of Fine Art, Fettes College, and Technical University of Munich. Edward Wadsworth worked in London and Venice. Wikidata associates Edward Wadsworth with vorticism. Edward Wadsworth became a member of Royal Academy of Arts and Rebel Art Centre.
One of the best-known works is ‘Dazzle-ships in Drydock at Liverpool’. The works belong mainly to the genres marine art, cityscape, and landscape painting. The catalogue has 3 works by Edward Wadsworth with free images. The dated works span the years 1919–1940. Works by Edward Wadsworth are held by Tate, National Gallery of Canada, and Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Austin Osman Spare, André Favory, Nina Kogan, Christopher Nevinson, and Paul Nash.