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Caricature illustration of man and woman waiting for theatre to be built, with policeman looking on. Captioned, A Wait-y Problem'. With quotations
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Caricature illustration of man and woman waiting for theatre to be built, with policeman looking on. Captioned, A Wait-y Problem'. With quotations
Caricature illustration of man and woman waiting for theatre to be built, with policeman looking on. Captioned, A Wait-y Problem'. With quotations, MRS BROADGUSSET TO MR B (an inveterate first-nighter): "It's not that I mind waiting till the theatre's ready-but suppose they change their minds and turn it into a town hall?" William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) cartoonist, illustrator and artist, known for caricatures, and drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks. Date: 1925
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Cartoonist Elaborate Heath Illustrator Machines Policeman Queue Robinson 1925
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A Wait-y Problem
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: A Charming Caricature by William Heath Robinson, 1925 In this delightful caricature by the renowned British artist, William Heath Robinson (1872-1944), we find a man and a woman, both eagerly anticipating the grand opening of a new theatre. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Broadgusset, are shown huddled together in a queue, their expressions a perfect blend of excitement and impatience. The man, Mr. Broadgusset, is deep in thought, while Mrs. Broadgusset, with a worried frown, voices her concerns to her husband. "Mrs. Broadgusset to Mr. Broadgusset: 'It's not that I mind waiting till the theatre's ready-but suppose they change their minds and turn it into a town hall?'" The artist's masterful use of whimsy and humor is evident in the intricate details of the scene. The queue, filled with an eclectic mix of characters, stretches far into the distance, creating a sense of anticipation and community. The policeman, keeping a watchful eye on the crowd, adds a touch of the surreal, with his exaggerated proportions and comically oversized helmet. William Heath Robinson, a prolific cartoonist, illustrator, and artist, was known for his whimsically elaborate machines and caricatures. This charming illustration, created in 1925, is a testament to his unique artistic vision and his ability to capture the essence of everyday life with a delightful twist. This caricature, with its timeless charm and humorous commentary on the human condition, is a must-have for any art lover or collector of 20th-century art.
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