Edward Wadsworth

He was also an engraver on wood and copper. E. Known as Dazzle ships these vessels weren't camouflaged to become invisible but instead used ideas derived from Vorticism and Cubism to confuse enemy U-boats trying to pinpoint the direction and speed of travel.

Edward Alexander Wadsworth (29 October 1889 – 21 June 1949) was an English artist most famous for his close association with Vorticism. He painted often in tempera coastal views abstracts portraits and still-life. He was also an engraver on wood and copper.