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Caricature illustration of toothache cure, by Heath Robinson. Showing prehistoric man with string tied to tooth and tree stump, firing bow and arrow from top of a cliff
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Caricature illustration of toothache cure, by Heath Robinson. Showing prehistoric man with string tied to tooth and tree stump, firing bow and arrow from top of a cliff
Caricature illustration of toothache cure, by Heath Robinson. Showing prehistoric man with string tied to tooth and tree stump, firing bow and arrow from top of a cliff. Captioned, A Shooting Pain, a desperate method of curing prehistoric toothache'. 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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A Shooting Pain - A Desperate Method of Curing Prehistoric Toothache
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by the renowned British cartoonist, illustrator, and artist, William Heath Robinson, offers a whimsical and humorous take on ancient dental remedies in this 1925 caricature. The illustration depicts a prehistoric man in a state of distress, with a string attached to his tooth and the other end tied to a tree stump. In a desperate attempt to alleviate his toothache, the man fires a bow and arrow from the top of a cliff. Heath Robinson, known for his intricately detailed and humorous drawings, masterfully captures the absurdity of this prehistoric cure. The man's determined expression and the exaggerated size of the bow and arrow contrast with the seemingly insignificant cause of his discomfort - a toothache. The use of a bow and arrow, a tool typically associated with hunting, adds an element of irony to the situation. This illustration is a testament to Heath Robinson's unique artistic style, which often featured whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks. His work, which gained popularity during the 1920s and the 20th century, continues to captivate audiences with its humor and creativity. This caricature, "A Shooting Pain," is a prime example of Heath Robinson's ability to turn everyday experiences into fantastical and entertaining works of art.
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