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Am Tag, Heath Robinson 6. German spies in the British Museum
Am Tag! Die Deutschen kommen! Incidents of the Coming German Invasion of England, by Heath Robinson. 6. German spies in the Graeco-Roman galleries of the British Museum. Sixth in a series of cartoons by William Heath Robinson in The Sketch, mocking the preoccupation in the British press regarding a potential German invasion, as outlined by articles by Robert Blatchford in the Daily Mail. Date: 1910
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Am Tag, Heath Robinson 6 - German Spies in the Graeco-Roman Galleries of the British Museum
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is a humorous and satirical cartoon by the renowned British illustrator, William Heath Robinson. Created in 1910 for The Sketch, this illustration is the sixth in a series of cartoons poking fun at the widespread fear of a German invasion of England, fueled by articles in the Daily Mail by Robert Blatchford. In this amusing scene, Heath Robinson depicts a group of German soldiers disguised as tourists, sneaking around the Graeco-Roman galleries of the British Museum. Each soldier hides behind a statue, peering intently at their maps and sketchbooks, while their comrades exchange hushed whispers. One soldier, however, has inadvertently chosen a statue with a socle that is far too low, leaving him fully exposed. The child in the foreground, oblivious to the spying soldiers, points to a statue and exclaims, "Look, Mummy, a funny statue!" The juxtaposition of the innocent child and the mischievous German spies adds an element of absurdity to the situation, further emphasizing the ridiculousness of the invasion fears. The intricate details and whimsical style of Heath Robinson's illustrations are on full display in this cartoon. The soldiers' exaggerated uniforms, the children's wide-eyed expressions, and the ancient Greek and Roman statues all contribute to the playful and lighthearted tone of the image. This cartoon, titled "Am Tag! Die Deutschen kommen! Incidents of the Coming German Invasion of England," serves as a reminder of the power of satire and humor to challenge fear and anxiety, even during times of heightened tension and uncertainty.
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