William Heath Robinson Collection (#5)

When my lords the devils had a minde to recreate themselves upon the water (litho)
5224728 When my lords the devils had a minde to recreate themselves upon the water (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Good man, these two girles are they maids? (litho)
5224724 Good man, these two girles are they maids? (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good man, these two girles are they maids)

Thus grew Pantagruel from day to day (litho)
5224716 Thus grew Pantagruel from day to day (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thus grew Pantagruel from day to day)

Was foretold by an old Lourpidon hag, that his kingdome should be restored to him at the coming of the Cocklicranes
5224710 Was foretold by an old Lourpidon hag, that his kingdome should be restored to him at the coming of the Cocklicranes (litho) by Robinson

I shall make them a faire long sermon (litho)
5224709 I shall make them a faire long sermon (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: I shall make them a faire long sermon)

Our Prior (litho)
5224707 Our Prior (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Prior. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society)

A very wise and discreet man (litho)
5224703 A very wise and discreet man (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very wise and discreet man)

Ring, draw, reach, fill and mixe (litho)
5224696 Ring, draw, reach, fill and mixe (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring, draw, reach, fill and mixe)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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.