Gulliver Seizes the Enemy Fleet

This item is an illustration titled "Gulliver Seizes the Enemy's Fleet" by artist Arthur Rackham, dated 1909. The image is rendered in a monochromatic palette with intricate line work, showcasing Rackham's detailed and dynamic style. It depicts the character Lemuel Gulliver, from Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver's Travels, grabbing the masts of several ships with his massive hands, towering over them in a harbor. The scene reflects the moment when Gulliver, a giant in comparison to the Lilliputian fleet, takes control of their ships, symbolizing his power and the dramatic scale difference between Gulliver and the inhabitants of Lilliput.

Illustration of books--20th century

Lemuel Gulliver

Boats and Boating in Art

Giant

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Still Image

ArthurRackhamGulliverTravels

Swift, Jonathan. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. First American Edition, London: J.M. Dent & Co.; New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1909.

This item was published 1909 therefore it is in public domain as in accordance with U.S. and British Copyright Law.