William Heath Collection

An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection

Caricature of future travel
3847140 Caricature of future travel by Heath, William (1795-1840); (add.info.: Caricature of future travel March of intellect, 1829 by William Heath (1795-1840)

The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV
2623679 The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV; (add.info.: Hand-coloured aquatint etching depicting the Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV (1762-1830)

The Pedestrian Hobbies, or the Difference of Going Up and Down Hill, published April 8, 1819. Creator: William Heath
The Pedestrian Hobbies, or the Difference of Going Up and Down Hill, published April 8, 1819. Men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle)

The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Creator: William Heath
The Dandy and His Postillion - or the Waay to Laugh Up Hill, 1819. Ha! Ha! Ha! poor fellow! goodbye! He! He! He!'. Cus these hills! If the lace of my Stays should break I'm done over'

The Battle R-L, published June 3, 1816. Creator: William Heath
The Battle R[oya]L, published June 3, 1816. Tug of war over a pair of breeches. [The Prince Regent:] Pull away my boy pull away, my Rib wanted to wear mine by they would not Fit her, hold fast Mc!!

Hobbies or Attitude is Everything, Dedicated with permission to all Dandy.. pub. April 17, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Hobbies or Attitude is Everything, Dedicated with permission to all Dandy Horsemen, published April 17, 1819. An accident involving men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle)

Going to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Going to the Races, published May 14, 1819. Carriage pulled by men riding hobby horses, a forerunner of the bicycle lacking pedals and brakes. Attributed to William Heath

Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Everyone His Hobby, plate 1, published April 24, 1819. Caricatures of men riding hobby horses (a forerunner of the bicycle) designed to reflect their profession

A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. Creator: William Heath
A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. John Bull: Well you have got it all, Pray what do you all do for it'; Napoleon

A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. Creator: William Heath
A Family Party Taking an Airing, 1819. A hobby horse (a forerunner of the bicycle) adapted to carry a passenger (and her pets). The rider is teased by monkeys. Attributed to William Heath

Dandies, 1519 and 1819, published January 20, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Dandies, 1519 and 1819, published January 20, 1819. Male fashions of the 16th and 19th centuries. Attributed to William Heath

A Kiss at the Congress, published November 18, 1818. Creator: William Heath
A Kiss at the Congress, published November 18, 1818

Military Dandies or Heroes of 1818, published October 26, 1818. Creator: William Heath
Military Dandies or Heroes of 1818, published October 26, 1818

A Russian Dandy, published December 8, 1818. Creator: William Heath
A Russian Dandy, published December 8, 1818

When the young man have fallen at his feet, the Sultan held him by the hand, c1930. From " Stories from the Arabian Nights". [Nelson, c1930]

I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. In the Siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813) Allied forces under the command of Arthur Wellesley

March of intellect
3869524 March of intellect by Heath, William (1795-1840); (add.info.: Caricature of future travel March of intellect, 1829 by William Heath (1795-1840).); Photo © Derek Bayes

Heaths Miseries of Life No. 1, William Heath
3780199 Heaths Miseries of Life No.1, William Heath. by Heath, William (1795-1840); (add.info.: Heaths Miseries of Life No.1, William Heath)

We Have the Exhibition to Examine, 1810-40. Creator: William Heath
We Have the Exhibition to Examine, 1810-40

To Be Sold With All His Engagements-The Famous Race Horse Woolsack, June 29, 1829

King Henry IV, ca. 1827. Creator: William Heath
King Henry IV, ca. 1827

The Royal Allied Oak and Self-Created Mushroom Kings, May 29, 1815

Modern Oddities by P. Pry Esq. Plate 1st: The Sleeves Curiously Cut, Ay There s
Modern Oddities by P. Pry Esq. Plate 1st: The Sleeves Curiously Cut, Ay Theres the Villainy - vide Shakespeare, June 30, 1829

Dandies in Rotten Row, January 21, 1819. Creator: William Heath
Dandies in Rotten Row, January 21, 1819

The Wininng Card on the ace of diamonds, 1910. Creator: W Heath Robinson
" The Wininng Card" on the ace of diamonds, 1910. Transformation playing card with the diamond featuring as a large patch on the much-mended coat of a card-player

Getting on Board the Margate Steam Packet at London Bridges Wharf, 1838. Artist: William Heath
Getting on Board the Margate Steam Packet at London Bridges Wharf, 1838. From Jorrockss Jaunts & Jollities, by R. S. Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trü bner & Co. Ltd. London, 1838 ]

The exile restored... 1820
The exile restored or the spies, spawns & spewers of scurrility abuse & defamation set to work, 1820. Sir John Stoddart sitting on a chair

The contractor and the contracted, or 195 more than 186, 1810. Sir William Curtis and Spencer Perceval facing each other in front of the Speakers chair

A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 Artist
A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829. Showing Sir Robert Peel (Jerry) putting to flight a band of elderly nightwatchmen

The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
The Saveall, or Economy, 1828. The Duke of Wellington stands between Apsley House, (his future home - still under construction), and the Triumphal Arch on Constitution Hill

Monster soup commonly called Thames water... 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
Monster soup commonly called Thames water, being a correct representation of that precious stuff doled out to us!!!, 1828; showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of

The Unexpected Visit or more free than welcome, 1820. George IV, seated on a cushion in the Brighton Royal Pavilion, throwing up his arms in horror at the entry of the Queen closely followed by

Queen Caroline and Mrs Wood, 1820. Brandenburgh House theatricals, a Wood scene in a new farce now performing with the greatest eclat at the Hammersmith theatre

Just looking out for somthing [sic] to stay my stomach till dinner time, 1830. Sir William Curtis scanning a bill of fare and rubbing his protruding belly with delight

John Bull & the arch-itect wot builds the arches - &c - &c - &c - &c, 1829. John Nash standing between the two wings of Buckingham Palace confronted by John Bull, holding a long scroll

Defence of the breach at St Jean d Acre, May 8th 1799, 1815. Scene from Napoleons failed attempt to take the city of Acre from the Ottomans and British during his campaign in the Holy Land in 1799

Death of Sir John Moore, La Coruna, Spain, 17th January 1809 (1815). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna) during the Peninsular War

The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Austria, King of Prussia and Crown Prince of Sweden in the Great Square of Leipzig, October 18th 1813

Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16th 1815. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16th 1815. Quatre Bras was a preliminary engagement to the Battle of Waterloo, fought two days before the main battle

Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca, May 20th 1813 1815. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca at the head of a Regiment of Hussars, May 20th 1813 1815. Scene during Wellingtons final, decisive advance of the Peninsular War

The Left Wing of the British army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815 Artist
The Left Wing of the British army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815. The Battle of Waterloo was the decisive defeat for Napoleon and marked the end of his empire

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William Heath was a prolific artist known for his whimsical and imaginative illustrations. His work spanned various genres, from caricatures to children's books, capturing the essence of his time. In "Caricature of future travel, " Heath takes us on a journey into the unknown, depicting an era where transportation defies gravity and logic. With intricate details and a touch of humor, he invites us to envision a world beyond our wildest dreams. An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future transports us to a sporting event like no other. In this fantastical illustration, players glide through the air with grace and agility, showcasing Heath's ability to blend imagination with reality seamlessly. Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance showcases Heath's talent for storytelling through art. With meticulous attention to detail, he brings characters to life in this humorous depiction of mischief and deception. The Nile Flood Had Retired captures the beauty of nature as seen through Heath's eyes. Through delicate strokes and vibrant colors, he portrays the ebb and flow of one of Earth's most majestic rivers. And The Cat Said, Can You Purr? reveals Heath's ability to infuse animals with human-like qualities. This charming illustration reminds us that even creatures can possess curiosity and wonderment. Illustration from The Adventures of Uncle Lubin immerses readers in a magical world filled with enchanting creatures. With his signature style characterized by intricate lines and whimsical details, Heath ignites our imagination as we join Uncle Lubin on his extraordinary escapades. The Little Robber-Maiden captivates audiences with its portrayal of adventure intertwined with danger. Through skillful use of light and shadow, Heath creates an atmosphere that leaves viewers on edge while admiring his artistic prowess. When the young man has fallen at his feet depicts an emotional moment captured flawlessly by Heath's brushstrokes. The Sultan holds him gently yet firmly—a testament to the artist's ability to convey complex emotions through his art.