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Encyclopaedia of Sport - Tickling the Dugong
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Encyclopaedia of Sport - Tickling the Dugong
VII. Tickling for Dugong on the plains of Oudh. Another unusual and fanciful sport from the imagination of William Heath Robinson. Date: 1914
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is an amusing and whimsical illustration from the Encyclopaedia of Sport, a collection of cartoons depicting unusual and fanciful sports created by the British illustrator, William Heath Robinson. This particular image, dated 1914, presents an imaginative and humorous take on an unlikely sporting event. The scene unfolds on the plains of Oudh, an ancient region in northern India, where a group of dapper gentlemen, dressed in formal attire and carrying canes, are gathered around a large dugong, a large, aquatic mammal resembling a manatee, which lies on the grassy ground. The men appear to be attempting to tickle the dugong, as one of them reaches out with a feather to elicit a response from the creature. The dugong, with its expressive eyes and quizzical expression, seems to be both puzzled and slightly annoyed by the intrusion. Its long, curved tusks and floppy ears add to the comical nature of the scene. The gentlemen's surprised and delighted expressions, as well as the dugong's bemused reaction, add to the overall sense of humor and lightheartedness. William Heath Robinson, known for his inventive and humorous illustrations, was a master of creating absurd and fantastical sports, and "Tickling the Dugong" is a prime example of his unique talent. This image, with its historical context and charming sense of whimsy, continues to captivate and delight viewers, offering a glimpse into the imaginative world of sports and the playful spirit of the past.
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