Bandontwerp voor: Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's reizen naar Liliput en andere vreemde landen, c. 1889-1904 c. 1889 - 1904

This pen and ink drawing by Willem (II) Steelink, created between 1889 and 1904, depicts a scene from Jonathan Swift’s "Gulliver's Travels". The illustration shows Gulliver, bound and tied to a wheeled platform, being pulled by hundreds of Lilliputians, small human-like creatures. This humorous scene highlights the satire of Swift’s book, which critiques social norms and political structures through the lens of Gulliver's travels to fantastical lands. The detailed drawing, with its precise lines and intricate details, captures the comical absurdity of the situation, adding a layer of visual humor to the text. The drawing is a fine example of book illustration, and is particularly notable for its attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of Swift’s narrative.