Geschiedenis van Guliver / Histoire de Guliver 1833 - 1911

"Geschiedenis van Guliver / Histoire de Guliver" is a 12-panel comic book illustration published between 1833 and 1911 by Brepols & Dierckx zoon. The comic book is based on the famous novel "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, which tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver's adventures in strange and fantastical lands inhabited by giants, Lilliputians, and other creatures. This particular illustration, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the colorful and lively style of 19th-century comic book art, with its bold lines, bright colors, and detailed depictions of scenes from Gulliver's journey. The panels depict different episodes from the novel, illustrating the contrast between Gulliver's human size and the inhabitants of these extraordinary lands. This artwork is a fine example of the visual storytelling techniques used in comic books, offering a glimpse into the world of popular literature during the 19th century.