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Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle and ice to make a trail of snow. Captioned, A Bit of a Frost - a simple device for making your own snow as you go along
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Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle and ice to make a trail of snow. Captioned, A Bit of a Frost - a simple device for making your own snow as you go along
Colour illustration of skier in snow, with contraption heating kettle and ice to make a trail of snow. Captioned, A Bit of a Frost - a simple device for making your own snow as you go along'. 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 Contraption Elaborate Frost Heath Heating Illustrator Kettle Machines Robinson Skier Trail 1925
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A Bit of a Frost
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is a delightful and whimsical illustration by the renowned British cartoonist, illustrator, and artist, William Heath Robinson. Dated back to 1925, this colorful artwork depicts a determined skier making his way through a snowy landscape, with a contraption strapped to his back. The ingenious device consists of a kettle heated over a fire, with a long pipe leading to a tray of ice. As the skier moves, the melted snow from the kettle forms a trail behind him, creating the illusion of a freshly snow-covered path. Heath Robinson, known for his caricatures and drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks, has once again outdone himself with this humorous invention. The 1920s setting of the illustration adds to its charm, transporting us back to a time when innovation and creativity were celebrated. Heath Robinson's artwork is a testament to his unique ability to blend humor and imagination, making "A Bit of a Frost" a timeless piece of 20th-century art. This illustration is not only a visual delight but also a reminder that sometimes, the simplest tasks can be made more enjoyable with a touch of ingenuity and a lot of imagination.
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