Amusing Collection (page 2)

Mine and Countermine by Heath Robinson
A tunnelling stand off between a British and German soldier with the German soldier eventually burrowing so deeply he falls out of the other side of the world. Date: 1915

God Juggling
God depicted as a juggler, amusing himself with the worlds he has created

The Angler Who Caught Something by H. M. Bateman
An amateur angler causes consternation among more serious fishing enthusiasts by catching a miniscule minnow. Cartoon in The Tatler by H. M. Bateman whose pictures poked fun at polite society

Conversation in the Jardin du Luxembourg, 1892. Artist: Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933)
Conversation in the Jardin du Luxembourg, 1892. From a private collection

Sheep by Alfred Leete
A group of tourists obediently follow a guide while visiting an ancient ruin. Date: 1929

Observed of all observers by Alfred Leete
The Chauffeur of a coal-gas-driven car (to a gathering crowd): Wot are you anging around cre for? The Crowd: Please, Mister, we se waiting for the balloon to go up

The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law Bateman
The man Who Begged to Differ from his Mother-in-Law by Bateman. A terrified, small man cowering in a chair after disagreeing with his imperious looking mother in law

Teasing Tirpitz, or luring a U boat to Dover, Heath Robinson
A battered British plane suspends a tiny toy boat on a string, fooling a German U boat into pursuing it all the way to Dover. Another mischievous war tactic dreamed up by William Heath Robinson

Unwavering Divotion by Heath Robinson - golf cartoon
The Caddie (elevated with the turf): Never mind, Sir, you ve moved the ball. Date: 1914

All went well till the wheels came off. Cartoon strip from the Bonzo Annual, 1935 Date: 1935

A Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit?) complete with traditional costume
A Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit?) complete with traditional Welsh costume. Date: 1904

Brighter Wimbledon by Alfred Leete
A suggestion by artist Alfred Leete at how much brighter and gayer Wimbledon would be if if all the players appeared in their native costume. Date: 1927

Crabbing Their Style by William Heath Robinson
Cartoon, Crabbing their style. Toeing for crabs at and seaside resort during the holiday months. Men crab fishing using feet as bait

Bas de Soie by Harold Earnshaw
An elegant girl in a swimming costume chases gracefully after a small terrier dog who has run away with her head scarf on the beach, an essential part of the 1920s swimwear look. Date: 1927

Girl saying Grace but pet dog unwilling
" Fold Your hands Bob!" A pretty young girl says Grace, but is slightly affronted that her pet dog Bob is unwilling to join in and fold his paws together respectfully.... Date: circa 1910

Humorous hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead
Comic illustration by amateur soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, showing a pavement artist pleading with a woman to keep her cat indoors as it keeps licking his pictures of fish off

Late Arrivals by H. M. Bateman
Late arrivals at the theatre annoy everyone by laughing at the show and blocking the view of those who took their seats in good time in the process! Date: 1924

The Chaperon by Joyce Dennys
A young woman manages to steal a few moments with her sweetheart out of sight of her chaperon (whose Victorian bathing costume can be seen)

Young women in fancy dress costumes
A group of young women dressed in fancy dress costumes preserve the moment for posterity with a photograph in studio. Three are dressed in variations on clown outfits

Tooth and Flail by H. M. Bateman
The Crisis - Tattenham Corner. Horses and riders each furiously rounding the bend at Tattenham Corner on Epsom racecourse as envisaged by the cartoonist, H. M. Bateman. Date: 1927

COLD CHRISTMAS SIGN
An amusing signpost for the villages of Much Hadham and Cold Christmas in Hertfordshire, England! Date: 1950s

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

I could do with a new photograph of you girlie
Bonzo outside his tent with a photograph of his girl covered in kisses. Date: circa 1940

Fall / Poodle & Mirror
CHAMPION NUNSOE THE FLORIN Owned by Miss Lane. A white dog with a poodle cut looks at its reflection in a mirror. 1936

Recruitment poster parody WWI
Amusing pastiche based on advertisements for drawing schools and gently mocking the recruitment techniques of World War One

Idyll at the fountain basin (still life with male figure and still life with... c.1655-1658. Creator: Maestro S. B)
Idyll at the fountain basin (still life with male figure and still life with female figure), c.1655-1658. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso

The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees"...1876
The Prince's Voyage Home from India: life on board the Serapis: exercising the "Gainees", from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876

Love letter, 1848. Creator: Waldmüller, Ferdinand Georg (1793-1865)
Love letter, 1848. Private Collection

The Figure Skater, 1883. Creator: Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909)
The Figure Skater, 1883. Private Collection

Cat Asleep in Basket, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Cat Asleep in Basket, n.d

Miss P. Horton's Entertainment, at the Royal Gallery of Illustration, Regent-Street, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Miss P. Horton's Entertainment, at the Royal Gallery of Illustration, Regent-Street, [London], 1856. Miss P. Horton's powers of impersonation have never been so skilfully or so fully

L'Émoi, 1894. Creator: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
L'Emoi, 1894. Private Collection

Les joueurs de paume, 1628. Creator: Delen, Dirck van (c. 1605-1671)
Les joueurs de paume, 1628. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Dance. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
The Dance. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Love to sell, 1623. Creator: Gertner, Christoph (1575/80-after 1623)
Love to sell, 1623. Private Collection

The Four Seasons: Winter, 1607. Creator: Grimmer, Abel (1570-1619)
The Four Seasons: Winter, 1607. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

That diabolical Hammock, 1886. Creator: Unknown
That diabolical Hammock, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Our Umbrellas, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Our Umbrellas, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Ice Amusements at the Nymphenburg Palace Park, . Creator: Hirth du Frênes, Rudolf (1846-1916)
Ice Amusements at the Nymphenburg Palace Park. Private Collection

A Dance in the Palace Gardens, . Creator: Janneck, Franz Christoph (1703-1761)
A Dance in the Palace Gardens. Private Collection

The Intruding Puppies, after Sir Edwin Landseer, RA, 1891. Creator: Harrison
The Intruding Puppies, after Sir Edwin Landseer, RA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

L'Offrande à Vénus (An Offering to Venus), 1786. Creator: Trinquesse, Louis Rolland (c. 1746-1800)
L'Offrande a Venus (An Offering to Venus), 1786. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Le Serment à l'amour (The Oath to Love), 1786. Creator: Trinquesse, Louis Rolland (c. 1746-1800)
Le Serment a l'amour (The Oath to Love), 1786. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Pleasures of the Country, 1743. Creator: Boucher, François (1703-1770)
Pleasures of the Country, 1743. Found in the collection of the Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo

Pastoral Music, 1743. Creator: Boucher, François (1703-1770)
Pastoral Music, 1743. Found in the collection of the Fuji Art Museum, Tokyo

Elegant company at a salon concert. Creator: Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916)
Elegant company at a salon concert. Private Collection

House Mouse (Mus musculus) peering through hole in cheese. Captive

Ice Skaters, c. 1920. Artist: Klinger, Max (1857-1920)
Ice Skaters, c. 1920. From a private collection

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"Amusing Artistic Contraptions and Comical Moments: A Captivating Collection" Step into the whimsical world of William Heath Robinson with his ingenious creations like the "Pea Apparatus, " where peas are propelled through a convoluted contraption, leaving you in awe of his imaginative mind. In "A Decided Catch, " Robinson's cleverness shines as he presents an elaborate mechanism to catch something seemingly simple. Prepare to be amused by the complexity involved in such a straightforward task. With "Bound to Draw, " Robinson showcases his ability to blend artistry and humor effortlessly. Get ready for a chuckle as you witness an absurdly intricate process just to create a simple drawing. H. M. Bateman takes us on a hilarious adventure in "Beagling. " His comical illustrations capture the chaos and mayhem that ensues when hunting dogs meet their mischievous counterparts, resulting in uproarious laughter. Francois Pascal Simon Gerard's masterpiece, "Daphnis and Chloe, " transports us back in time with its enchanting beauty. Lose yourself in this captivating painting depicting love and innocence amidst lush landscapes. Lawson Wood brings forth pure joy with "Fat Geese. " This delightful artwork captures chubby geese waddling about, sure to bring smiles and giggles from viewers of all ages. Bateman strikes again with "The Gun Who Picked up his Bird. " Witness the unexpected outcome when even firearms seem capable of mischief, leaving you entertained by Bateman's witty imagination. Marvel at the madness created by mixing treated asbestos fiber using Heath Robinson's eccentric machine. This peculiar invention will leave you both bewildered and amused at how far one can go for efficiency. Bateman returns with another gem titled "A Little Impression. " Brace yourself for uncontrollable laughter as he portrays everyday situations turned hilariously upside down through his brilliant illustrations. Delve into Japanese culture with the iconic image of three wise monkeys in "Japan - Geisha.