Tooth Ache Collection

Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson
Another well-thought-out experiment in dentistry from Heath Robinson, the Gadget King and mastermind behind endless convoluted contraptions and silly ideas. Date: 1927

Dentistry, satirical artwork
Dentistry. Satirical artwork titled Without Effort, showing a dentist and his assistant removing a patients tooth in a public display area

Dentist Dog
A doggy dentist treats a client with toothache! Date: early 1930s

Sick on a Holiday (engraving)
7182189 Sick on a Holiday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sick on a Holiday)

Johnny the Chimpanzee wearing a bandage round his head as he recovers from a trip to the dentist December 1957

TOOTHACHE GARGOYLES
The Dentists Apprentice : This gargoyle, on the church at Monksilver, Somerset, England, looks like it has bad toothache. No wonder, with a mouth like that! Date: Medieval

Toothache C014 / 1336
MODEL RELEASED. Toothache

Toothache, artwork C013 / 5927
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 5926
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 7813
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 7812
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 7811
Toothache, computer artwork

TOOTHACHE, 19th CENTURY. The Toothache. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

COLONIAL SCHOOLMASTER. A colonial schoolmaster and his pupils in 18th century Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1881, after Howard Pyle

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. A colonial schoolmaster and his pupils in 18th century Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1881, after Howard Pyle

Crocodile Tears
A crocodile with toothache cries tears of pain. Drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps

Tooth pain, toothache
Tooth. Transparent cross section of a molar tooth with arteries (red), veins (purple) and nerves (green). Computer artwork depicting tooth pain (highlighted in red)

Bound To Draw
Another well thought out experiment in self dentistry. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Toothache by Raymond Sheppard - an abstract depiction of a drill boring into teeth and the fiery pain it causes

Baby Chimpanzee Aldin
A baby chimpanzee in the zoo, suffering from toothache

Sufferer of toothache
An illustration of a patient with toothache

At the Chemist / 1870
Unwell customers wait for the pharmacist to measure them out their medicine in this chemists shop

Sympathy for French priest with toothache
An elderly woman in a frilly pink crinoline shows sympathy for a young French priest who is suffering from the toothache

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"Toothache: A Satirical Journey through Dental Misery" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson's boundless imagination, where even a toothache becomes a source of laughter and amusement. In his iconic artwork collection, "Bound to Draw, " Robinson masterfully combines dentistry with satire, creating an enchanting narrative that tickles both our funny bone and dental sensitivities. Amongst the peculiar characters inhabiting this toothy universe is Dentist Dog, whose wagging tail and friendly demeanor put patients at ease despite their throbbing pain. With each stroke of Robinson's brush, he brings to life the comical scenes depicting individuals suffering from excruciating toothaches in unexpected situations. In one engraving titled "Sick on a Holiday, " we witness Johnny the Chimpanzee sporting a bandage around his head after enduring an unfortunate trip to the dentist. The mischievous primate adds a touch of humor as he grumbles about his dental woes while attempting to enjoy his well-deserved vacation. Robinson's meticulous attention to detail shines through in artworks such as "Toothache C014 / 1336" or "Toothache, artwork C013 / 5927. " These illustrations capture every grimace and wince on the faces of those plagued by unbearable oral discomfort. Yet somehow, amidst all this agony, there is an undeniable charm that draws us deeper into these captivating scenes. The series continues with "Toothache, artwork C013 / 5926" and its companion pieces - C013 / 7813 and C013 / 7812 - each showcasing different stages of dental distress. From initial twinges to full-blown agony depicted in vivid colors and intricate details; Robinson invites us on an amusing journey through various levels of tooth-related torment. Finally, we encounter TOOTHACHE itself – a wood engraving from America dating back to the 19th century.