Fine Art Print : The Holiday Monighan Dragline by Heath Robinson
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The Holiday Monighan Dragline by Heath Robinson
A dragline machine usually used in excavation, converted into a pleasant holiday home with room for a swing, a washing line and a diving board, a humorous suggestion from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938
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Media ID 14127832
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
1938 Amusing Contraption Contraptions Conversion Converted Digger Diggers Dive Diving Engineering Excavating Excavation Heath Inventive Machinery Machines Mind Robinson Silly Swing Washing
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a whimsical touch of imagination to your home décor with The Holiday Monighan Dragline by Heath Robinson from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This delightful piece, licensed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Heath Robinson's iconic wit and inventiveness. In this playful illustration, a dragline machine, typically used in excavation, is transformed into a charming holiday home complete with a swing, washing line, and diving board. Add this unique and intriguing print to your walls and let your imagination run wild!
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the whimsical world of British inventor and illustrator, William Heath Robinson, with this delightful print of his iconic creation, "The Holiday Monighan Dragline." Dating back to around 1938, this humorous drawing presents a fantastical conversion of a dragline machine, an industrial excavation tool, into a charming holiday home. Imagine your surprise as you approach this seemingly ordinary dragline, only to discover a cozy abode nestled atop its massive arm. The conversion includes a quaint living area, complete with a swing suspended from the boom, providing the perfect spot for a leisurely rest. A washing line stretches across the machine's counterweight, allowing for a convenient and picturesque laundry experience. And for the more adventurous, a daring diving board juts out from the front, ensuring endless hours of fun and excitement. Heath Robinson's inventive mind was known for its ability to turn the mundane into the extraordinary. His playful designs, filled with intricate details and clever solutions, continue to captivate audiences and inspire laughter. This print, "The Holiday Monighan Dragline," is a testament to his unique ability to blend engineering and humor, creating a scene that is as charming as it is absurd. So, take a break from the ordinary and join us in appreciating the whimsy and wonder of this historical print. Let your imagination run wild as you ponder the possibilities of what other contraptions Heath Robinson might have dreamed up. After all, who says a dragline can't double as a holiday home?
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