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Robinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection (#5)

Robinson William Heath (1872-1944) was a renowned British artist and illustrator, known for his whimsical and imaginative works

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: How to draw the cork when you have lost the corkscrew (litho)

How to draw the cork when you have lost the corkscrew (litho)
6021287 How to draw the cork when you have lost the corkscrew (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to draw the cork when you have lost the corkscrew)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The new Fruit-tree Pruner with adjustment for automatically limewashing the bark while pruning

The new Fruit-tree Pruner with adjustment for automatically limewashing the bark while pruning the branches (litho)
6021286 The new Fruit-tree Pruner with adjustment for automatically limewashing the bark while pruning the branches (litho) by Robinson

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Evading the Customs (litho)

Evading the Customs (litho)
6021279 Evading the Customs (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evading the Customs)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: He was lodged in a grated cell (engraving)

He was lodged in a grated cell (engraving)
5991851 He was lodged in a grated cell (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He was lodged in a grated cell)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Set out in hot haste for the capital of China (engraving)

Set out in hot haste for the capital of China (engraving)
5991826 Set out in hot haste for the capital of China (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Set out in hot haste for the capital of China)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The genie appeared (engraving)

The genie appeared (engraving)
5991825 The genie appeared (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The genie appeared)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: More Useful Appliances (litho)

More Useful Appliances (litho)
5989775 More Useful Appliances (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: More Useful Appliances)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: 5210122

5210122

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho)

Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho)
5200255 Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the motley crew came up capering towards them)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Listening-in to an ailing goldfish (litho)

Listening-in to an ailing goldfish (litho)
5217784 Listening-in to an ailing goldfish (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Listening-in to an ailing goldfish)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: First lessons in walking (litho)

First lessons in walking (litho)
5217772 First lessons in walking (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: First lessons in walking)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: A Perfect Husband (litho)

A Perfect Husband (litho)
5217771 A Perfect Husband (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Perfect Husband)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The perfect husband invariably presses his own trousers (litho)

The perfect husband invariably presses his own trousers (litho)
5217761 The perfect husband invariably presses his own trousers (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: A Sensible Wedding Breakfast for Nine Persons (litho)

A Sensible Wedding Breakfast for Nine Persons (litho)
5217753 A Sensible Wedding Breakfast for Nine Persons (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sensible Wedding Breakfast for Nine Persons)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: A mirror proposal (litho)

A mirror proposal (litho)
5217739 A mirror proposal (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mirror proposal)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Equalization (litho)

Equalization (litho)
5217736 Equalization (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equalization. Illustration for How To Be A Perfect Husband by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Natures hint (litho)

Natures hint (litho)
5217735 Natures hint (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natures hint. Illustration for How To Be A Perfect Husband by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Shylock (litho)

Shylock (litho)
2781877 Shylock (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock. Illustration for Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb with illustrations by W H Robinson)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Ariel would often torment him (litho)

Ariel would often torment him (litho)
2781875 Ariel would often torment him (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariel would often torment him)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke (litho)

Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke (litho)
2781871 Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her brother was in pious conversation with the Duke)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The Dismissal of Clarendon (colour litho)

The Dismissal of Clarendon (colour litho)
3101969 The Dismissal of Clarendon (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dismissal of Clarendon)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Mrs Mowbray were there (colour litho)

Mrs Mowbray were there (colour litho)
3101968 Mrs Mowbray were there (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Mowbray were there)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: King John overtaken by the Tide in the Wash (colour litho)

King John overtaken by the Tide in the Wash (colour litho)
3101965 King John overtaken by the Tide in the Wash (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John overtaken by the Tide in the Wash)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The Pilgrim Father going further (colour litho)

The Pilgrim Father going further (colour litho)
3101958 The Pilgrim Father going further (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrim Father going further)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Cardinal Wolsey arrested (colour litho)

Cardinal Wolsey arrested (colour litho)
3101966 Cardinal Wolsey arrested (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinal Wolsey arrested)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Please to remember the Fifth of November (colour litho)

Please to remember the Fifth of November (colour litho)
3101964 Please to remember the Fifth of November (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Please to remember the Fifth of November)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Testing the waterproof qualities of umbrellas in an up-to-date Brolley Works (litho)

Testing the waterproof qualities of umbrellas in an up-to-date Brolley Works (litho)
1090690 Testing the waterproof qualities of umbrellas in an up-to-date Brolley Works (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Flat life, some ingenious devices for use on chilly mornings (litho)

Flat life, some ingenious devices for use on chilly mornings (litho)
1090689 Flat life, some ingenious devices for use on chilly mornings (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flat life)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The new measuring chair now in use by most west-end tailors (litho)

The new measuring chair now in use by most west-end tailors (litho)
1090676 The new measuring chair now in use by most west-end tailors (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Plucky attempt to rescue a family overtaken by the tide (litho)

Plucky attempt to rescue a family overtaken by the tide (litho)
1090665 Plucky attempt to rescue a family overtaken by the tide (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The safety deck chair for giving due warning of the approach of the tide (litho)

The safety deck chair for giving due warning of the approach of the tide (litho)
1090746 The safety deck chair for giving due warning of the approach of the tide (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Off to the ski picnic (litho)

Off to the ski picnic (litho)
1090745 Off to the ski picnic (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the ski picnic)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a

Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a football factory
1090741 Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a football factory (litho) by Robinson

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: What shall i put on? Bedside contrivance for the changeable season

What shall i put on? Bedside contrivance for the changeable season, to indicate the state of the weather
1090737 What shall i put on? Bedside contrivance for the changeable season, to indicate the state of the weather and what you should wear when you get up in the morning (litho) by Robinson

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: A surprise packet for the cat burglar (litho)

A surprise packet for the cat burglar (litho)
1090725 A surprise packet for the cat burglar (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A surprise packet for the cat burglar)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Selling Irish sweepstake tickets under the eyes of the law (litho)

Selling Irish sweepstake tickets under the eyes of the law (litho)
1090720 Selling Irish sweepstake tickets under the eyes of the law (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Clam-spearing in the frozen north (litho)

Clam-spearing in the frozen north (litho)
1090709 Clam-spearing in the frozen north (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clam-spearing in the frozen north)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: A notorious gang of hat thieves at work in Epping Forest on Sunday afternoons (litho)

A notorious gang of hat thieves at work in Epping Forest on Sunday afternoons (litho)
1090708 A notorious gang of hat thieves at work in Epping Forest on Sunday afternoons (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Low cunning of a common picture-postcard thief (litho)

Low cunning of a common picture-postcard thief (litho)
1090706 Low cunning of a common picture-postcard thief (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Low cunning of a common picture-postcard thief)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Multi tennis, for introducing more individuality and the team spirit into the old game (litho)

Multi tennis, for introducing more individuality and the team spirit into the old game (litho)
1090705 Multi tennis, for introducing more individuality and the team spirit into the old game (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Multi tennis)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Christmas eve and the toy railway (litho)

Christmas eve and the toy railway (litho)
1090700 Christmas eve and the toy railway (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas eve and the toy railway)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Flat life, how sport is possible on a Saturday afternoon (litho)

Flat life, how sport is possible on a Saturday afternoon (litho)
1090699 Flat life, how sport is possible on a Saturday afternoon (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flat life)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Flat life, Sane economy of space at a wedding reception (litho)

Flat life, Sane economy of space at a wedding reception (litho)
1090697 Flat life, Sane economy of space at a wedding reception (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flat life)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: The Vacuophone (litho)

The Vacuophone (litho)
5217822 The Vacuophone (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vacuophone. Illustration for How To Be A Perfect Husband by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: 'Hunt the Seltzer', a Vigorous Game for Water Diviners (litho)

"Hunt the Seltzer", a Vigorous Game for Water Diviners (litho)
5217818 " Hunt the Seltzer", a Vigorous Game for Water Diviners (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hunt the Seltzer")

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: Giving the Wife a Chance (litho)

Giving the Wife a Chance (litho)
5217817 Giving the Wife a Chance (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giving the Wife a Chance)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: When the Back Braces Buttons Fall Off (litho)

When the Back Braces Buttons Fall Off (litho)
5217811 When the Back Braces Buttons Fall Off (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Back Braces Buttons Fall Off)

Background imageRobinson William Heath 1872 1944 Collection: L Art Mutuel (litho)

L Art Mutuel (litho)
5217799 L Art Mutuel (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Art Mutuel. Illustration for How To Be A Perfect Husband by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne)



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Robinson William Heath (1872-1944) was a renowned British artist and illustrator, known for his whimsical and imaginative works. His illustrations brought to life various scenarios, from everyday situations to fantastical adventures. In "Flat Life, " Robinson William Heath depicted the ingenious idea of how the tenant of the top flat could enjoy all the amenities of a back garden through clever litho techniques. The illustration showcased his ability to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. One of his notable works, "Illustration for Railway Ribaldry, " captured the essence of humor and mischief that often accompanied train journeys in those times. With his litho skills, he created a lively scene that evoked laughter and amusement. In "Cricket for the Middle-Aged, " Robinson William Heath portrayed an amusing take on cricket with his signature litho style. He added a touch of wit by showcasing middle-aged players engaged in this beloved sport, highlighting their passion despite age-related challenges. Another captivating piece titled "How it was that Sir Galahad came to think he had been suddenly transported to an enchanted forest" demonstrated Robinson's ability to transport viewers into magical realms through vibrant color litho techniques. This artwork allowed audiences to immerse themselves in Sir Galahad's bewildering experience. With "Putting Out the Old Holed Out, " rendered using pen and ink, Robinson showcased his attention to detail while injecting humor into mundane activities like repairing old items. His unique perspective turned simple tasks into comical moments worth cherishing. "All is Not Gold that Glitters" displayed American golfers' hilarious encounter with what they believed was a bottle of whiskey but turned out differently than expected – another example where Robinson's pen and ink skills combined with wit resulted in delightful storytelling. "A Solo on the Triangle" revealed Robinson's versatility as an artist by capturing musicality through lithography; even unconventional instruments were given center stage under his skilled hand.