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Consequences, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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Consequences, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Consequences -- How the thoughtlessness of a butterfly seriously affected a bishops corn, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947
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Accident Affected Bishop Boating Butterfly Chain Closing Consequence Consequences Corn Deck Deckchair Drop Dropping Effect Fanciful Foot Heath Knock Ladder Opening Overboard Pain Painful Result Robinson Sailor Splash Upset Waiter Thoughtless
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Consequences" is a whimsical and humorous illustration by the renowned British artist, William Heath Robinson, created in 1947. The scene unfolds on the banks of the River Thames in London, where a bishop, engrossed in his thoughts, sits in a deckchair on the open deck of a boat. A thoughtless butterfly, perched on the railing, inadvertently flutters its wings, causing the bishop's corn to be knocked off his foot. The resulting pain causes him to jump up in agony, dropping his corn on the deck. Meanwhile, a waiter, balancing a tray of drinks, is taken by surprise and spills the contents over the bishop and the unsuspecting passengers. In the chaos that ensues, a sailor attempting to help the bishop climbs down a ladder, dropping the chain into the water. The chain creates a ripple effect, causing a series of events: the opening and closing of nearby boat hatches, the upset of other boats, and the splash of water onto the people on the bridge. The illustration masterfully depicts the ripple effect of one thoughtless action, turning a peaceful moment on the river into a chaotic scene. Heath Robinson's intricate and fanciful details add to the humor and make this illustration a delightful and timeless piece of art. Credit: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library. Date: 1947.
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