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William Heath Robinson Collection (#3)

William Heath Robinson was a renowned British artist and illustrator known for his whimsical and imaginative works

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: A Redsnout Catchpole (litho)

A Redsnout Catchpole (litho)
5224763 A Redsnout Catchpole (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Redsnout Catchpole)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: How st my top? (litho)

How st my top? (litho)
5224761 How st my top? (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: How st my top? Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: and treacherously murthered Abece (litho)

and treacherously murthered Abece (litho)
5224754 and treacherously murthered Abece (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: and treacherously murthered Abece)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Her scolding was but in vain (litho)

Her scolding was but in vain (litho)
5224750 Her scolding was but in vain (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her scolding was but in vain)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Old decrepit men upon the brinks of Charons banks (litho)

Old decrepit men upon the brinks of Charons banks (litho)
5224744 Old decrepit men upon the brinks of Charons banks (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old decrepit men upon the brinks of Charons banks)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Eudemon (litho)

Eudemon (litho)
5224740 Eudemon (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eudemon. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho)

Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho)
5224736 Who disguise themselves like maskers to deceive the world (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Loupgarou (litho)

Loupgarou (litho)
5224729 Loupgarou (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loupgarou. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The poor devil was somewhat afraid (litho)

The poor devil was somewhat afraid (litho)
5224727 The poor devil was somewhat afraid (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poor devil was somewhat afraid)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: To the best beloved of the faire women (litho)

To the best beloved of the faire women (litho)
5224726 To the best beloved of the faire women (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the best beloved of the faire women)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho)

Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho)
5224725 Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Was picking up and gathering some sticks in the said forrest (litho)

Was picking up and gathering some sticks in the said forrest (litho)
5224722 Was picking up and gathering some sticks in the said forrest (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The plaintiff (litho)

The plaintiff (litho)
5224720 The plaintiff (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plaintiff. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: 'And so let him go'(litho)

"And so let him go"(litho)
5224717 " And so let him go" (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: " And so let him go." Illustration for The Works of Rabelais)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Ho, ho, ho, ho, how glad I am? (litho)

Ho, ho, ho, ho, how glad I am? (litho)
5224715 Ho, ho, ho, ho, how glad I am? (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ho, ho, ho, ho, how glad I am)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: May you fall into sulphur, fire and bottomlesse pits (litho)

May you fall into sulphur, fire and bottomlesse pits (litho)
5224714 May you fall into sulphur, fire and bottomlesse pits (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: May you fall into sulphur, fire and bottomlesse pits)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: An Awkward Predicament, and an Artistic Way Out of It (litho)

An Awkward Predicament, and an Artistic Way Out of It (litho)
5217810 An Awkward Predicament, and an Artistic Way Out of It (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Awkward Predicament, and an Artistic Way Out of It)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: How to brush the back of your coat without troubling your wife (litho)

How to brush the back of your coat without troubling your wife (litho)
5217807 How to brush the back of your coat without troubling your wife (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: A Perfect Golfing Husband (litho)

A Perfect Golfing Husband (litho)
5217779 A Perfect Golfing Husband (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Perfect Golfing Husband)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho)

Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho)
5217778 Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strenuous Effort to Amuse a Fractious Child)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Ingenious ruse for administering a dose of medicine to a boisterous boy (litho)

Ingenious ruse for administering a dose of medicine to a boisterous boy (litho)
5217776 Ingenious ruse for administering a dose of medicine to a boisterous boy (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: For the prevention of breakfast-time acerbities (litho)

For the prevention of breakfast-time acerbities (litho)
5217821 For the prevention of breakfast-time acerbities (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the prevention of breakfast-time acerbities)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Replacing a Fuse (litho)

Replacing a Fuse (litho)
5217814 Replacing a Fuse (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Replacing a Fuse)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Signalling no soap in the bathroom (litho)

Signalling no soap in the bathroom (litho)
5217806 Signalling no soap in the bathroom (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signalling no soap in the bathroom)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: A Bashful Tribute (litho)

A Bashful Tribute (litho)
5217738 A Bashful Tribute (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bashful Tribute)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Testing a New Fiance (litho)

Testing a New Fiance (litho)
5217731 Testing a New Fiance (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing a New Fiance)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: How To Be A Perfect Husband (litho)

How To Be A Perfect Husband (litho)
5217703 How To Be A Perfect Husband (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title-page illustration for How To Be A Perfect Husband by Heath Robinson)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Aladdin thought himself the most happy of men (engraving)

Aladdin thought himself the most happy of men (engraving)
5991820 Aladdin thought himself the most happy of men (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aladdin thought himself the most happy of men)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: I surveyed some other apartments (engraving)

I surveyed some other apartments (engraving)
5991782 I surveyed some other apartments (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I surveyed some other apartments)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Weeding without Treading on the Beds (litho)

Weeding without Treading on the Beds (litho)
5989817 Weeding without Treading on the Beds (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weeding without Treading on the Beds)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Artistic Layout for a Purely Ornamental Garden (litho)

Artistic Layout for a Purely Ornamental Garden (litho)
5989812 Artistic Layout for a Purely Ornamental Garden (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Layout for a Purely Ornamental Garden)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho)

The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho)
5999015 The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: A genie of frightful aspect rose out of the earth (engraving)

A genie of frightful aspect rose out of the earth (engraving)
5991819 A genie of frightful aspect rose out of the earth (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A genie of frightful aspect rose out of the earth)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: 'Remember that I impatiently await your return'(engraving)

"Remember that I impatiently await your return"(engraving)
5991794 " Remember that I impatiently await your return" (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The Welsh Rarebit Machine (litho)

The Welsh Rarebit Machine (litho)
6024631 The Welsh Rarebit Machine (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welsh Rarebit Machine)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Parlour Golf (litho)

Parlour Golf (litho)
6024623 Parlour Golf (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parlour Golf. Illustration for How to Run a Communal Home by W Heath Robinson and Cecil Hunt)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The Harmonic Dresser For Relieving Kitchen Toil (litho)

The Harmonic Dresser For Relieving Kitchen Toil (litho)
6024613 The Harmonic Dresser For Relieving Kitchen Toil (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harmonic Dresser For Relieving Kitchen Toil)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Communal Joys in the Stone Age, Origin of the Roundabout (litho)

Communal Joys in the Stone Age, Origin of the Roundabout (litho)
6024608 Communal Joys in the Stone Age, Origin of the Roundabout (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communal Joys in the Stone Age)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The End (litho)

The End (litho)
6024633 The End (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End. Illustration for How to Run a Communal Home by W Heath Robinson and Cecil Hunt (Hutchinson)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: For Testing the Vigour of the Smack Before Assuming Responsibilities of Motherhood (litho)

For Testing the Vigour of the Smack Before Assuming Responsibilities of Motherhood (litho)
6024610 For Testing the Vigour of the Smack Before Assuming Responsibilities of Motherhood (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Weak hinges (litho)

Weak hinges (litho)
6021098 Weak hinges (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weak hinges. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne (Hutchinson)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The Baby Grand in a Bungalow (litho)

The Baby Grand in a Bungalow (litho)
6021075 The Baby Grand in a Bungalow (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baby Grand in a Bungalow)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Life Comfort (litho)

Life Comfort (litho)
6021074 Life Comfort (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Comfort. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Compact Arrangement of the Limited Space in a Bungalow Dining-Room (litho)

Compact Arrangement of the Limited Space in a Bungalow Dining-Room (litho)
6021071 Compact Arrangement of the Limited Space in a Bungalow Dining-Room (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The Garage (litho)

The Garage (litho)
6021013 The Garage (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garage. Illustration for How To Live In A Flat by Heath Robinson and K R G Browne (Hutchinson)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: The brown bread-and-butter method of cinematographing whitebait in their native haunts (litho)

The brown bread-and-butter method of cinematographing whitebait in their native haunts (litho)
6021296 The brown bread-and-butter method of cinematographing whitebait in their native haunts (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Eastern luxury in the Home, The Home-made Turkish Bath (litho)

Eastern luxury in the Home, The Home-made Turkish Bath (litho)
6021295 Eastern luxury in the Home, The Home-made Turkish Bath (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern luxury in the Home, The Home-made Turkish Bath)

Background imageWilliam Heath Robinson Collection: Making it easier for the lady, a graceful incident during an alpine summer holiday (litho)

Making it easier for the lady, a graceful incident during an alpine summer holiday (litho)
6021278 Making it easier for the lady, a graceful incident during an alpine summer holiday (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)



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William Heath Robinson was a renowned British artist and illustrator known for his whimsical and imaginative works. His illustrations often depicted fantastical scenarios, showcasing his unique sense of humor and creativity. In "Flat life, " one of his lithographs, Robinson ingeniously portrays how the tenant of the top flat can enjoy all the amenities of a back garden. With his clever use of perspective and intricate details, he brings to life an unconventional living arrangement that is both practical and amusing. Another notable work by Robinson is "Illustration for Railway Ribaldry. " This lithograph showcases his ability to capture the essence of a scene with precision and wit. The illustration transports viewers into a world where trains become characters in their own right, engaging in humorous situations that leave you chuckling. Robinson's talent extends beyond mere visual storytelling; he also had a knack for envisioning future possibilities. In "An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, " created around 1918-1919, he presents an extraordinary cricket match taking place high up in the sky. This imaginative piece demonstrates Robinson's ability to blend reality with fantasy seamlessly. His versatility as an artist shines through in works like "Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance" and "The Nile Flood Had Retired. " These pieces showcase his skillful use of line work, attention to detail, and ability to create captivating narratives within single images. Robinson's illustrations were not limited to adults; he also enchanted young readers with delightful imagery in books such as "The Adventures of Uncle Lubin. " Through this children's book illustration from 1902, we see Robinson's playful style come alive as he brings Uncle Lubin's adventures vividly to life on each page. Cricket enthusiasts will appreciate Robinson's depiction of "Cricket for the Middle-Aged. " With humor woven into every stroke, this lithograph captures both the absurdity and charm found within this beloved sport.