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For, one widenostrils, a huge giant had swallowed every pan, skillet, kettle, frying-pan and dripping-pan in the land, for want of windmills, his daily food (litho)
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For, one widenostrils, a huge giant had swallowed every pan, skillet, kettle, frying-pan and dripping-pan in the land, for want of windmills, his daily food (litho)
5224764 For, one widenostrils, a huge giant had swallowed every pan, skillet, kettle, frying-pan and dripping-pan in the land, for want of windmills, his daily food (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: For, one widenostrils, a huge giant had swallowed every pan, skillet, kettle, frying-pan and dripping-pan in the land, for want of windmills, his daily food. Illustration for The Works of Rabelais illustrated by W Heath Robinson (Navarre Society, 1931).); © Look and Learn
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This lithograph by William Heath Robinson, titled "For, one widenostrils, a huge giant had swallowed every pan, skillet, kettle, frying-pan and dripping-pan in the land, for want of windmills, his daily food" transports viewers into a whimsical world filled with imagination and humor. The artwork is part of an illustrated edition of François Rabelais' works published in 1931. In this scene, we witness the consequences of a peculiar predicament: due to the absence of windmills that provide sustenance to this colossal creature known as the giant with widenostrils. To satisfy his hunger pangs caused by the lack of windmill-powered meals, he has resorted to devouring every cooking utensil available in the land. Pans, skillets, kettles - no culinary tool is safe from his insatiable appetite. Robinson's intricate detailing brings life to this fantastical scenario. Each object swallowed by the giant is meticulously rendered with precision and creativity. The artist's signature style shines through as he masterfully captures both the absurdity and charm within this narrative. Through this artwork's playful depiction of an unconventional situation involving food scarcity and giants with unusual appetites, Robinson invites us to embrace our own imaginations and find joy in unexpected places. It serves as a reminder that art can transport us beyond reality's boundaries into realms where anything is possible – even giants feasting on kitchenware!
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