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The Humorist Easter Number 1938
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The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle
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1938 Activity Bicycle Bicycles Bike Bikes Comedy Country Side Cyclists Easter Exhausted Flask Heath Humorist Lunch Pic Nic Picnics Robinson Shorts Sleep Sleeping Stealing Tandem Thief Drowsy Tandems Will I Am
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The Humorist Easter Number 1938: A Delightful Scene of Unexpected Mischief in the English Countryside This charming front cover illustration from The Humorist Easter Number 1938, created by the renowned British artist William Heath Robinson, captures the essence of leisurely country pursuits and the unexpected twists that life can bring. Two drowsy cyclists, dressed in shorts and 1930s-style shirts, take a well-deserved nap after an enjoyable picnic in the picturesque English countryside. Their tandem bicycle, a popular mode of transport during the era, is parked nearby, its wheels still spinning from their earlier exertions. However, as the cyclists rest, blissfully unaware, a mischievous thief seizes the opportunity to make off with their bicycle, leaving the unsuspecting pair to continue their peaceful slumber. The scene is filled with humor and a sense of the absurd, as the cyclists' flask and other belongings remain untouched, and the thief makes off with only the bicycle. Heath Robinson's whimsical style, characterized by intricate detail and inventive comedy, adds to the delight of this image. The artist's ability to capture the spirit of the 1930s, with its blend of activity and relaxation, makes this a timeless and enduring work of art. This print offers a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting us to appreciate the simple pleasures of a country picnic, a good nap, and the occasional surprise that life has in store.
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