Am Tag, Heath Robinson 4. A masked raid on Yarmouth Beach
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Am Tag, Heath Robinson 4. A masked raid on Yarmouth Beach
Am Tag! Die Deutschen kommen! Incidents of the Coming German Invasion of England, by Heath Robinson. 4. A masked raid on Yarmouth Beach. Fourth in a series of cartoons by William Heath Robinson in The Sketch, mocking the preoccupation in the British press regarding a potential German invasion, as outlined by articles by Robert Blatchford in the Daily Mail. Date: 1910
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Am Tag, Heath Robinson 4 - A Masked Raid on Yarmouth Beach
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is a humorous and satirical illustration by the renowned British artist, William Heath Robinson, published in The Sketch magazine in 1910. This cartoon is the fourth in a series of illustrations poking fun at the widespread fear and preoccupation in the British press regarding a potential German invasion of England, as fueled by articles in the Daily Mail by Robert Blatchford. In this particular illustration, Heath Robinson depicts a group of German soldiers, disguised in bathing suits and sun hats, casually sunbathing on Yarmouth Beach. Hidden amongst them are several soldiers with a cannon, ready to launch an unexpected attack. The unsuspecting British beachgoers, including a man in a striped bathing suit, are blissfully unaware of the impending danger. Heath Robinson's use of humor and satire effectively highlights the absurdity of the invasion fears that were prevalent in the British media at the time. The image of German soldiers disguised as tourists, blending in with the crowd, is a clever commentary on the paranoia and xenophobia that was sweeping through the country. The illustration also showcases Heath Robinson's distinctive style, which is characterized by intricate detail, whimsy, and a sense of the absurd. The beach scene is filled with quirky details, such as the oversized sun hats and the exaggerated expressions on the faces of the soldiers and beachgoers. Overall, "Am Tag, Heath Robinson 4: A Masked Raid on Yarmouth Beach" is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural anxieties and preoccupations of early 20th century Britain, as well as a testament to Heath Robinson's unique artistic vision and ability to bring humor and levity to even the most serious of topics.
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