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Fine Art Print : Cold Comfort by W. Heath Robinson
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Cold Comfort by W. Heath Robinson
An elegant device now in use in many seaside boarding houses to obviate the rather indelicate act of blowing on ones food to cool it. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless charm of W. Heath Robinson's "Cold Comfort" from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection, exclusively available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful illustration showcases Heath Robinson's signature whimsical style as he captures the elegance of a seaside boarding house's innovative solution to cooling food without the need for blowing. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home decor with this exquisite piece, expertly printed and ready to frame.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.8cm x 50.8cm (14.1" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Cold Comfort" is a delightful and whimsical cartoon by the renowned British illustrator W. Heath Robinson, showcasing an elegant solution to the rather indelicate act of blowing on one's food to cool it. The intricately designed contraption depicted in the image is a testament to Robinson's inventive mind and his ability to bring humour to the mundane. The cartoon, titled "An Elegant Device Now in Use in Many Seaside Boarding Houses," was published in The Illustrated London News (ILN) in 1931 and is now part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. The image captures a formal dining scene, with a well-dressed couple seated at a table, their faces contorted in concentration as they operate the complex machinery before them. The contraption, which resembles a cross between a grandfather clock and a steam engine, is filled with ice and features a series of levers, pulleys, and funnels. The couple's expressions suggest that the device is not without its challenges, but the overall effect is one of amusement and intrigue. The historical context of the cartoon is also noteworthy, as it reflects the era's fascination with inventions and the desire for convenience and efficiency in everyday life. Robinson's "Cold Comfort" is a charming reminder of the past and a celebration of the power of imagination to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. The image invites us to ponder the inventions of the present and to wonder what whimsical solutions future generations may devise to address the challenges of the future. Credit: Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans
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