Picture No | 10222701 |
Date | 1926 |
Description | Playtime at Wimbledon by William Heath Robinson |
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The new craze of Jazz Tennis caught in full swing by our extra special artist. A humorous illustration of tennis players dancing the foxtrot on a tennis court. The umpire is watching over them whilst enjoying a cigar. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featured mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popluar.
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Source | Illustration by William Heath Robinson in 'The Bystander', 23 June 1926, pages 756 & 757 |
Credit | (c)Illustrated London News Ltd / Mary Evans Picture Library |
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