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Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they
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3514749 Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they carry around) from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they carry around) from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan 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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In this photo print, we are transported to the imaginative world of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. Illustrated by the talented Arthur Rackham, we find ourselves amidst a scene from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan. Two sages stand before us like pedlars among common folk. Their expressions are enigmatic as they communicate through the objects they carry around. Each item seems to hold a hidden meaning or story waiting to be unraveled. The attention to detail in Rackham's illustration is remarkable; every line and curve adds depth and character to these mysterious figures. As we delve deeper into this image, it becomes apparent that there is more than meets the eye. Swift's satirical commentary on politics and society is cleverly disguised within this whimsical portrayal of two men seemingly lost in their own world. The oriental influences in their attire hint at exotic lands visited during Gulliver's extraordinary travels. Perhaps these sages have encountered ancient wisdom or witnessed fantastical events that shaped their peculiar ways. This print captures not only Rackham's artistic brilliance but also the essence of Swift's masterpiece - a parody filled with wit and social critique. It invites us to embark on our own voyage of imagination and interpretation as we explore the intricate details woven into each element of this enchanting composition.
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