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Gulliver sees farm laborers as high as steeples and hides in a wheat field
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Gulliver sees farm laborers as high as steeples and hides in a wheat field
3514763 Gulliver sees farm laborers as high as steeples and hides in a wheat field, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver sees farm laborers as high as steeples and hides in a wheat field, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), illustration by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866).); Photo eAF Fotografie; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23137406
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This print captures a scene from the French edition of Jonathan Swift's renowned novel, Gulliver's Travels. Illustrated by Paul Gavarni, it depicts the moment when Gulliver, the protagonist, encounters farm laborers towering as high as steeples in a vast wheat field. The image beautifully portrays the satirical nature of Swift's work and showcases Gavarni's artistic prowess. In this particular passage of the book, Gulliver finds himself in Brobdingnag, a land inhabited by giants. As he gazes upon these colossal farm laborers toiling away amidst golden fields of wheat, fear grips him and he seeks refuge within their midst. This comical yet thought-provoking illustration perfectly encapsulates the stark contrast between human insignificance and nature's grandeur. Swift uses his literary masterpiece to offer biting political commentary on European society during the 19th century. Through his clever satire and imaginative storytelling, he exposes societal flaws while challenging prevailing norms and beliefs. Gavarni masterfully brings this scene to life with intricate details that highlight both the awe-inspiring scale of these giant laborers and Gulliver's desperate attempt to hide among them. The black-and-white composition adds an air of timelessness to this iconic artwork. This fascinating print serves as a testament to both Swift’s enduring legacy as one of literature’s greatest satirists and Gavarni’s exceptional talent for visual storytelling.
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