William Heath Robinson Collection (#6)

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)

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)

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)

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)

"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")

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)

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)

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)

Spotting the ace, A new game of patience (litho)
5217794 Spotting the ace, A new game of patience (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spotting the ace, A new game of patience)

Mountaineering as a hobby in the London Suburbs (litho)
5217790 Mountaineering as a hobby in the London Suburbs (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering as a hobby in the London Suburbs)

Practical Aeronautics in Comfort for Married People (litho)
5217783 Practical Aeronautics in Comfort for Married People (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical Aeronautics in Comfort for Married People)

As if she were a piece of genuine sevres (litho)
5217719 As if she were a piece of genuine sevres (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: As if she were a piece of genuine sevres)

Shes kind, and ever did admire a well-fed monk (litho)
5224793 Shes kind, and ever did admire a well-fed monk (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shes kind, and ever did admire a well-fed monk)

Pan (litho)
5224791 Pan (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pan. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

His whole life was one continual dinner (litho)
5224787 His whole life was one continual dinner (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: His whole life was one continual dinner)

They fell to t (litho)
5224786 They fell to t (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: They fell to t. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson)

The lower class of birds (litho)
5224781 The lower class of birds (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lower class of birds)

Having been driven back (litho)
5224779 Having been driven back (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having been driven back)

One Phoenaces who very much fear d the moon should fall on earth (litho)
5224766 One Phoenaces who very much fear d the moon should fall on earth (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triboulet (litho)
5224755 Triboulet (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triboulet. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

In this equipage did he present himself before Pantagruel (litho)
5224739 In this equipage did he present himself before Pantagruel (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

And ask d him why he did so toil his body (litho)
5224737 And ask d him why he did so toil his body (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: And ask d him why he did so toil his body)

Trajan was a fisher of frogs (litho)
5224731 Trajan was a fisher of frogs (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trajan was a fisher of frogs)

The Lord Suckfist pleaded before Pantagruel (litho)
5224721 The Lord Suckfist pleaded before Pantagruel (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Suckfist pleaded before Pantagruel)

The veriest lowt of all shall be their judge (litho)
5224713 The veriest lowt of all shall be their judge (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The veriest lowt of all shall be their judge)

Your salarie is at the gibet-foot (litho)
5224712 Your salarie is at the gibet-foot (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your salarie is at the gibet-foot)

Friar John (litho)
5224708 Friar John (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friar John. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

The earle swash-buckler (litho)
5224704 The earle swash-buckler (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The earle swash-buckler)

The most hideously great mare (litho)
5224700 The most hideously great mare (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most hideously great mare)

"We tickled it off there with copious cramming"(litho)
5224693 " We tickled it off there with copious cramming" (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gargantua (litho)
5224692 Gargantua (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gargantua. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho)
5200249 Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho)
5200256 Illustration for The Adventures of Don Quixote (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He espied... a man springing from rock to rock)

The flat without a balcony (litho)
6021097 The flat without a balcony (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flat without a balcony)

Holiday Joys in Modern Flats (litho)
6021049 Holiday Joys in Modern Flats (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Joys in Modern Flats)

Romantic Possibilities in Modern Flats (litho)
6021008 Romantic Possibilities in Modern Flats (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romantic Possibilities in Modern Flats)

For Sleeping in the Fresh Air (litho)
6024634 For Sleeping in the Fresh Air (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Sleeping in the Fresh Air)

Forcibly Impressing on the Juvenile Mind the Soundness of Newtons Laws (litho)
6024629 Forcibly Impressing on the Juvenile Mind the Soundness of Newtons Laws (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gas Masks - II (litho)
6021285 Gas Masks - II (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas Masks - II. Illustration for Lets Laugh)

Turning mince pies for the Christmas market (litho)
6021269 Turning mince pies for the Christmas market (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turning mince pies for the Christmas market)

The daily dust collection (litho)
6021077 The daily dust collection (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daily dust collection)

Waiting for the plumber to deal with the leak in the linen cupboard (litho)
6021066 Waiting for the plumber to deal with the leak in the linen cupboard (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bathroom Space Economy (litho)
6021060 Bathroom Space Economy (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathroom Space Economy)

"Try to lord it over me"(engraving)
5991845 " Try to lord it over me" (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

He was naturally of so gay and pleasant a temper (engraving)
5991839 He was naturally of so gay and pleasant a temper (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: He was naturally of so gay and pleasant a temper)

The magician set them on fire, and when they were in a blaze, threw in some incense (engraving)
5991833 The magician set them on fire, and when they were in a blaze, threw in some incense (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

I arose, and followed her (engraving)
5991828 I arose, and followed her (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I arose, and followed her)

Immediately the genie appeared (engraving)
5991827 Immediately the genie appeared (engraving) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immediately the genie appeared)

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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.