Lilliputian Collection

Napoleon I / Gillray / G III
NAPOLEON I Cartoon of Napoleon I with George III in a Lilliputian context

Gullivers Travels by Johnathan Swift
3750919 Gullivers Travels by Johnathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Gullivers Travels by Johnathan Swift. First Published in 1726. Caption: The review of the troops)

Gulliver is thanked by the emperor of Lilliput... lantern slide, late 19th century
Gulliver is thanked by the emperor of Lilliput after capturing the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. The emperor

Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. They had seen me cut the cables, and thought my design was only to let the ships run adrift or fall foul on each other

Gulliver und die Partei-Liliputaner.... Cartoon from Puck, 1885. Creator: Bernhard Gillam
Gulliver und die Partei-Liliputaner...Cartoon from Puck, 1885

The Lilliputian Village, n. d. Creator: Rodolphe Bresdin
The Lilliputian Village, n.d

The Genius of Caricature, and his Friends, celebrating the completion of the Second Volume of the Caricature Magazine in the Temple of Mirth, July 2, 1808

The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothes from Part I
3514739 The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothes from Part I: A Voyage to Lilliput in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham

The Lilliputian army march between the legs of Gulliver
3514760 The Lilliputian army march between the legs of Gulliver, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Lilliputian car race (colour litho)
2809311 Lilliputian car race (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilliputian car race)

Gulliver ill in Lilliput (chromolitho)
668815 Gulliver ill in Lilliput (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver ill in Lilliput.); © Look and Learn

Gullivers travels by Johnathan Swift
3750920 Gullivers travels by Johnathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Gullivers travels by Johnathan Swift. First Published in 1726. Caption: Gulliver measured by the tailors)

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) (chromolitho)
961403 Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). Exhibition of Bordeaux

The Emperor of Lilliput reviews his troops from Part I
3514737 The Emperor of Lilliput reviews his troops from Part I: A Voyage to Lilliput in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham

The Punishment Inflicted on Lemuel Gulliver, December 1726. Creator: William Hogarth
The Punishment Inflicted on Lemuel Gulliver, December 1726

A Scene in Pizzaro, Grotesque Borders for Rooms & Halls (?), 1799-1800. 1799-1800
A Scene in Pizzaro, Grotesque Borders for Rooms & Halls (?), 1799-1800

Grotesque Borders for Rooms & Halls, December 1, 1800. December 1, 1800
Grotesque Borders for Rooms & Halls, December 1, 1800

Gulliver leaves Lilliput, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver leaves Lilliput, lantern slide, late 19th century....when all was prepared, I sent to receive his majestys commands, and to take my leave

Gulliver is granted his freedom, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is granted his freedom, lantern slide, late 19th century. The emperor himself, in person, did me the honour to be by at the whole ceremony

Gulliver listens to a Lilluputian reading a proclamation, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Gulliver is measured for a suit of clothes, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is measured for a suit of clothes, lantern slide, late 19th century. It was likewise ordered, that three hundred tailors should make me a suit of clothes

Gulliver with the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver with the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Gulliver at the royal palace of the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century....I got into the inmost court; and, lying down upon my side

The Lilluputians climb on Gulliver, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Lilluputians climb on Gulliver, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Gulliver frees the ringleaders of an attack against him, lantern slide, late 19th century....I set him gently on the ground, and away he ran

Gulliver is tied up by the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is tied up by the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. I attempted to rise, but was not able to stir: for, as I happened to lie on my back

The Lilliputians convey the sleeping Gulliver to their city, lantern slide, late 19th century. Fifteen hundred of the emperors largest horses, each about four inches and a half high

The Royal Extinguisher, or the King of Brobdingnag & the Lilliputians, 1821. George IV, surrounded by admiring ministers, holds up an extinguisher made of paper

Smallest book and millipede, SEM
Smallest book in the world with a millipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) and the smallest published book in the world

Smallest book in the world held on a human finger. This is the smallest published book in the world, a tiny leather-bound volume that measures just 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area

Gulliver in Lilliput. Lemuel Gulliver, set ashore after a mutiny, regains consciousness and finds himself a prisoner of the Lilliputians

Jonathan Swift
SWIFT, Jonathan (1667-1745). Irish clergyman and satirist writer. Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Lemuel Gulliver, best known as Gullivers Travels (1726)

Gulliver kneels before the Lilliputians after stealing the Blefuscudian fleet, illustration
XJF380279 Gulliver kneels before the Lilliputians after stealing the Blefuscudian fleet, illustration from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift, 1864 (engraving) by Morten

Gulliver stealing the Blefuscudian fleet, illustration from Gullivers Travels
XJF380278 Gulliver stealing the Blefuscudian fleet, illustration from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift, 1838 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The Boer Lilliputian - the British Gulliver. Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War

Gulliver & Clothes
The Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit of clothes. Date: First published: 1726

Smallest book, SEM
Smallest book in the world. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the smallest published book in the world. This tiny leather- bound volume measures just 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area

Lilliputian Army / Gullive
The Lilliputian army march between Gullivers legs

Gulliver in Lilliput
The Lilliputian troops marching between the legs of Gulliver. Date: First published: 1726

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"Lilliputian: A World of Miniature Marvels and Satirical Tales" Step into the enchanting world of Lilliput, a land where everything is tiny yet brimming with grandeur. Inspired by Jonathan Swift's timeless masterpiece "Gulliver's Travels, " Lilliputian captures our imagination and invites us to explore its whimsical wonders. In this captivating journey, we encounter Napoleon I, whose diminutive stature is humorously depicted in Gillray's satirical illustrations. The genius of caricature himself joins the celebration of the Second Empire's completion, showcasing the power of art to amuse and provoke thought. As Gulliver embarks on his extraordinary adventures through Lilliput, we witness his encounters with Emperor G III and the grateful thanks he receives for aiding their kingdom. Lantern slides from the late 19th century transport us back in time, capturing these iconic moments that have captivated generations. The charm continues as Gulliver captures Blefuscudians' ships, highlighting both his resourcefulness and their vulnerability against his colossal presence. Meanwhile, a colorful lithograph brings to life a vibrant party scene featuring Gulliver amidst a group of lively Lilliputians - an image that evokes joy and merriment. Rodolphe Bresdin's creation takes us deeper into Lilliput as we enter The Lilliputian Village - a meticulously crafted miniature world that showcases incredible attention to detail. It reminds us that even in smallness lies immense beauty waiting to be discovered. Amongst all these fantastical encounters lies one particularly hilarious moment when the industrious Lilliputian tailors measure Gulliver for a new suit – an amusing spectacle reminding us how perspective can alter reality itself. Witnessing the disciplined march of the entire Lilliputian army between Gulliver's towering legs leaves no doubt about their determination despite their size.