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Winter sports on the Riviera by W. Heath Robinson
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Winter sports on the Riviera by W. Heath Robinson
The terrible effect of our recent Winter Sports Number on an overworked artist. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
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1. Title: "The Terrible Effect of Winter Sports on an Overworked Artist: A Humorous Invention by W. Heath Robinson" In this delightful illustration by the renowned British artist W. Heath Robinson, we witness the whimsical and humorous consequences of the recent Winter Sports craze that had taken the Riviera by storm in 1923. The illustration, titled "Winter Sports Number," showcases an array of unusual and inventive winter sports equipment, each designed to bring amusement and intrigue. At the center of the image, we find an overworked artist, W. Heath Robinson himself, who appears to be struggling to keep up with the latest winter sports trends. Surrounded by an assortment of bizarre inventions, Robinson's face expresses a mixture of exhaustion and fascination. To his left, we see an inverted curling stone, defying gravity as it hovers above the ice, while a man in a striped sweater attempts to push it along with a long-handled broom. In the background, a man in a monocle and plus-fours skis down a slope on a pair of roller skis, while another man, wearing a top hat and carrying an umbrella, tries his hand at lugeing on a makeshift sled. On the right side of the image, a man in a pith helmet and shorts attempts to toboggan down a snowy hill on a giant rubber band, while a woman in a flapper dress and a feather headpiece watches on, a curious expression on her face. This charming illustration, created in February 1923, captures the spirit of the era's love for winter sports and the inventive nature of its people. It is a testament to the power of humor and the human capacity to find joy in the most unexpected circumstances. Credit: Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans.
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