Cromer in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bronze Ballet, 1940
Edward Wadsworth (1889-1949)
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 25, 2026
1. Bronze Ballet, 1940 Marker
Edward Wadsworth spent the First World War in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on the island of Mudros designing dazzle camouflage for allied ships. Post-war he continued to focus on nautical themes, such as these large boat propellors. His precise control of this composition creates a hypnotic, dreamlike reality. The ship's screws on the quay are dramatic forms, and he lets them hold the stage by themselves, unexplained by human presence. The screws are heavy but the twisting blades provide a ballet-like feel.
William Gear (Towner curator from 1958-64) noted that the Towner Collection was missing representation by key artists who lived in Sussex and in 1962 acquired this significant work by Edward Wadsworth.
Erected by North Norfolk District Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 52° 55.948′ N, 1° 17.974′ E. Marker is in Cromer, England, in Norfolk. It is on Chapel Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker and painting are attached to the exterior of the bookstore. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Chapel Street, Cromer, England NR27 9HP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s East Anglia. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 25, 2026
2. Bronze Ballet
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
