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Gullivers encounter with the frog from Part II
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Gullivers encounter with the frog from Part II
3514746 Gullivers encounter with the frog from Part II: A Voyage to Brobdingnag in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gullivers encounter with the frog from Part II: A Voyage to Brobdingnag in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939).); Photo eAF Fotografie; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22729818
© AF Fotografie / Bridgeman Images
1909 Brobdingnag Brobdingnagian Courtiers Frog Giant Gulliver Gullivers Jonathan Menippean Parody Swift Travels Trough Slime
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This print captures a pivotal moment in Jonathan Swift's iconic novel, "Gulliver's Travels". Illustrated by the talented Arthur Rackham, we witness Gulliver's encounter with a frog from Part II: A Voyage to Brobdingnag. The image transports us to the fantastical world of Brobdingnag, where everything is magnified to enormous proportions. In this scene, Gulliver finds himself in a small boat surrounded by courtiers who are equally dwarfed by their surroundings. The attention to detail is remarkable as Rackham skillfully depicts the intricate features of both Gulliver and the frog. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking artwork, it becomes clear that there is more than meets the eye. Swift's satirical commentary on politics and society shines through as he uses absurdity and exaggeration to critique human nature. The juxtaposition of Gulliver, an ordinary man caught in extraordinary circumstances, with the giant frog serves as a metaphor for power dynamics and societal hierarchies. Rackham's masterful illustration enhances our understanding of Swift's biting satire. From every stroke of his pen emerges a sense of whimsy mixed with social criticism. This timeless piece invites us into a world where imagination knows no bounds. In this photograph from Fine Art Finder curated by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded once again of the enduring power that art holds - transporting us beyond reality while shedding light on our own humanity.
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