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The Gentle Art of Excavating - a specially designed skimmer
The beginning of a garden suburb. Excavating a new road with a specially designed skimmer, a typically rickety contraption from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938
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Media ID 14121064
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
1938 Amusing Build Contraption Contraptions Excavating Gadget Gentle Heath Invention Inventions Inventive Machines Rickety Roads Robinson Skimmer Suburb Suburban Surface Surfacing Resurfacing
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the charming and intriguing illustration, "The Gentle Art of Excavating" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful artwork, created around 1938, captures the essence of an earlier era with its depiction of a new road being excavated in a garden suburb. The centerpiece of this quirky scene is a specially designed skimmer, an ingenious invention from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson. His typically rickety contraption adds a touch of whimsy and charm to the hardworking process of excavation. Bring a piece of historical charm into your home or office with this beautiful poster print. Perfect for any space that appreciates the beauty of the past and the art of invention.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Gentle Art of Excavating: A Sneak Peek into the Beginning of a Garden Suburb (circa 1938) This photograph captures the essence of innovation and determination as a specially designed skimmer, a marvel of ingenuity from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson, begins the excavation of a new road in a budding garden suburb. The scene is set against a backdrop of nascent houses, their foundations yet to be laid, as the road takes shape under the careful guidance of this amusing contraption. The skimmer, a typically rickety yet effective machine, is a testament to the resourcefulness and creativity of the era. With its quirky design and intricate details, it stands as a humorous reminder of the challenges and joys of building a new community from the ground up. The resurfacing of the road signifies the progress and transformation that comes with the creation of a suburban neighborhood, a symbol of modernization and growth. William Heath Robinson, a renowned British illustrator, was known for his humorous and imaginative inventions. His whimsical contraptions, often depicted in his illustrations, brought a touch of fun and lightheartedness to the world of engineering and design. In this photograph, we are given a glimpse into his world and the role he played in shaping the infrastructure of a new suburb. As we admire the scene before us, we are transported back in time, allowing us to appreciate the history and the gentle art of excavating that paved the way for the development of a thriving community. This photograph serves as a reminder of the ingenuity, humor, and determination that drive human progress, making it a must-have addition to any collection of historical images.
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