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A Laputian gentleman taking a walk from Part III
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A Laputian gentleman taking a walk from Part III
3514747 A Laputian gentleman taking a walk from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa etc in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Laputian gentleman taking a walk from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa etc in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), illustration by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939).); Photo eAF Fotografie; English, out of copyright
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© AF Fotografie / Bridgeman Images
1909 Bladder Blown Eyed Flap Geese Gentleman Gulliver Gullivers Jonathan Laputa Menippean Parody Stick Swift Travels Stroll Strolling
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In this whimsical illustration by Arthur Rackham, we are transported to the fantastical world of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. The image captures a Laputian gentleman taking an unusual stroll through the skies of Laputa, as described in Part III of the book. The Laputians were known for their peculiar customs and eccentricities, and Rackham masterfully brings them to life with his intricate details and imaginative style. The gentleman is depicted walking on air with the help of a cross-shaped contraption attached to his back, resembling wings or flaps. His odd attire and wide-eyed expression add to the sense of otherworldliness. As he floats above an island filled with geese flying alongside him, it becomes clear that this scene is not bound by earthly rules. The satire and political undertones present in Swift's work are also hinted at here through subtle elements such as the man's stick-like legs and inflated bladder-like body. Rackham's skillful interpretation perfectly captures both the absurdity and charm found within Gulliver's Travels. This print serves as a delightful reminder of Swift's timeless tale, inviting us to embark on our own voyage into imagination and satire.
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