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Queue de Luxe, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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Queue de Luxe, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Queue de Luxe (Luxury Queue), with upper class people waiting for a bus, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947
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© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Lucinda Gosling/Mary Evans
Drinks Fanciful Heath Luxe Omnibus Pianist Piano Policeman Policemen Queue Relaxed Robinson Singer Singing Tray Trays Trolley Waiter Waiters Waiting Upper
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Queue de Luxe" is a whimsical and humorous illustration by the renowned British artist, William Heath Robinson, created in 1947. The scene depicts an extravagant and fanciful take on an upper class queue for a bus, with an air of luxury and leisure that is both amusing and intriguing. In the foreground, a grand piano sits at the head of the queue, with a pianist serenading the waiting crowd. A group of elegantly dressed men and women sit comfortably on chairs, some playing cards, others enjoying food and drink from waiters carrying trays. The atmosphere is relaxed and refined, with a sense of entertainment and amusement pervading the scene. The queue itself is a spectacle to behold. Instead of the usual disheveled and impatient crowd, these passengers seem to have all the time in the world. They are seated in plush armchairs, reclining on chaise longues, or even lounging on divans. A waiter balances a drinks trolley laden with refreshments, while a policeman stands nearby, keeping order with a benevolent smile. The bus, or omnibus, in the background seems almost forgotten in the midst of this luxurious scene. The road and street beyond are blurred, as if the focus is solely on the Queue de Luxe and its inhabitants. This delightful illustration offers a glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and whimsy, and serves as a reminder of the power of imagination and humor to transform even the most mundane of situations. Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library. Date: 1947.
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