Home > Arts > Artists > T > William Tasker
Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle and ice to make a trail of snow. Captioned, A Bit of a Frost - a simple device for making your own snow as you go along
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle and ice to make a trail of snow. Captioned, A Bit of a Frost - a simple device for making your own snow as you go along
Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle and ice to make a trail of snow. Captioned, A Bit of a Frost - a simple device for making your own snow as you go along'. William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) cartoonist, illustrator and artist, known for caricatures, and drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks. Date: 1925
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 32240832
© Illustrated London News Ltd / Mary Evans
Cartoonist Contraption Elaborate Frost Heath Heating Illustrator Kettle Machines Robinson Skier Trail 1925
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Heath Mouse
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> William Heath
> Arts
> Artists
> Heath Robinson
> Arts
> Artists
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> T
> William Tasker
> Arts
> Minimalist artwork
> Simple artwork
> Simple illustrations
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images July 2023
> Popular Themes
> Heath Robinson
A Bit of a Frost
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a delightful and whimsical illustration by the renowned British cartoonist, illustrator, and artist, William Heath Robinson. Dated back to 1925, this colorful artwork depicts a determined skier making his way through a snowy landscape, with a contraption strapped to his back. The ingenious device consists of a kettle heated over a fire, with a long pipe leading to a tray of ice. As the skier moves, the melted snow from the kettle forms a trail behind him, creating the illusion of a freshly snow-covered path. Heath Robinson, known for his caricatures and drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks, has once again outdone himself with this humorous invention. The 1920s setting of the illustration adds to its charm, transporting us back to a time when innovation and creativity were celebrated. Heath Robinson's artwork is a testament to his unique ability to blend humor and imagination, making "A Bit of a Frost" a timeless piece of 20th-century art. This illustration is not only a visual delight but also a reminder that sometimes, the simplest tasks can be made more enjoyable with a touch of ingenuity and a lot of imagination.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
