The Wishful Thinker / W H Robinson
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The Wishful Thinker / W H Robinson
An elderly gentleman in a bath chair sits and waits to be pulled along by a small toy horse. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
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1941 Bath Elderly Gentleman Heath Hopeful Robinson Scale Thinker Will I Am Wishful
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of hope and determination in an elderly gentleman named W.H. Robinson, as he waits to be pulled along in his bath chair by a small toy horse. Taken in 1941, the image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique and humorous way that Robinson found joy and transport in the simple pleasures of life. The scene is set against the backdrop of a lush, green heathland, with the gentleman's bath chair blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings. The contrast between the grand scale of the landscape and the tiny toy horse is both charming and thought-provoking, highlighting the power of the human spirit to find happiness even in the most challenging circumstances. Robinson, who was known as 'The Wishful Thinker,' was often seen out and about in his bath chair, accompanied by his faithful toy horse, which he named 'Will I Am.' The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a testament to the enduring power of hope and the human capacity to find joy in the smallest things. This image, courtesy of the estate of Mrs. J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library, is a historical treasure that offers a unique insight into the past, and serves as a reminder that no matter what life throws our way, we can always find reasons to be hopeful and to keep moving forward.
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