L Empereur fit passer son armee entre mes jambres, taken from a French translation
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L Empereur fit passer son armee entre mes jambres, taken from a French translation
XJF862980 L Empereur fit passer son armee entre mes jambres, taken from a French translation of " Gullivers Travels" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12939708
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Fiction Gulliver Inspection Jonathan Swift Lemuel Gulliver Lilliput Novel Swift
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This print titled "L Empereur fit passer son armee entre mes jambres" captures a scene from the French translation of Jonathan Swift's renowned novel, "Gulliver's Travels". The engraving, created by an anonymous 19th-century French artist, showcases the moment when Emperor Gulliver inspects the Lilliputian army. In this satirical masterpiece, Swift uses Lemuel Gulliver as his protagonist to explore various political and social themes. As Gulliver encounters the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput, he becomes entangled in their intricate world and witnesses their military might firsthand. The image portrays a surreal spectacle as the emperor effortlessly guides his entire army through what seems like an impossible passage between Gulliver's legs. The illustration serves as a powerful symbol for both the absurdity and complexity of politics within Swift's fictional universe. It invites viewers to reflect on power dynamics and societal structures while immersing themselves in this imaginative narrative. Preserved in a private collection, this artwork reminds us of the enduring legacy of literature and its ability to transcend time. Through this remarkable visual interpretation, we are transported into Gulliver's extraordinary journey where size is distorted but ideas remain potent. This evocative piece invites us to delve deeper into Swift's masterful storytelling and appreciate the profound impact it continues to have on our understanding of human nature.
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