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A Tale of Two Tanks by Heath Robinson, WW1 cartoon
A wartime cartoon by William Heath Robinson showing two tanks charging into battle, only to crash head on, fly conjoined into the air and fall to earth, shattered into pieces. Date: 1917
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Absurd Amusing Heath Ridiculous Robinson Shattered Silly Tale Tank Tanks Warfare
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Tale of Two Tanks" is a witty and humorous cartoon by the renowned British illustrator, William Heath Robinson, created in 1917 during the height of the First World War. This print depicts two bulky, armored tanks charging towards each other on a muddy battlefield, their determined drivers focused on the impending collision. The anticipation builds as the tanks close the distance between them, their heavy treads churning up the earth. However, as they come crashing into one another, an unexpected turn of events unfolds. The two tanks, instead of causing each other destruction, become conjoined in mid-air, their metal bodies entwined as they fly upwards, defying the laws of physics. The absurdity of the scene is heightened as the tanks continue to rise, their silhouettes growing smaller against the sky until they finally shatter into pieces upon impact with the ground. Heath Robinson's "A Tale of Two Tanks" is a testament to the absurdity and ridiculousness of the wartime situation. The cartoonist masterfully uses humor to offer a brief respite from the grim realities of the war, allowing viewers to momentarily forget the horrors of the battlefield and appreciate the absurdity of the situation. This print is an invaluable piece of history, providing a unique perspective on the First World War and the human need to find humor and levity even in the most challenging of times. William Heath Robinson's "A Tale of Two Tanks" is a captivating and thought-provoking piece that continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the power of humor to bring people together and provide a moment of levity in the face of adversity.
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