Father William Balancing an Eel on his Nose, illustration from Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 1832-9

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"Father William Balancing an Eel on his Nose" is an illustration by Sir John Tenniel, created for the 1865 publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," a novel written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. Tenniel, a British illustrator and political cartoonist, is renowned for his collaboration with Carroll and his enduring visual representations of the characters and scenes from the Alice books, which have played a significant role in shaping the public's perception of the story.

The illustration depicts a scene from the poem "You Are Old, Father William," which is featured in Chapter 5 of the book, "Advice from a Caterpillar." The poem is a parody of Robert Southey's "The Old Man's Comforts and How He Gained Them," intended to satirize didactic and moralizing children's literature of the Victorian era. In Carroll's version, the character of Father William performs a series of increasingly absurd feats to demonstrate his vigor despite his age, with one such feat being the balancing of an eel on his nose.

Tenniel's artwork captures the whimsical and nonsensical nature of the text, showcasing Father William in a moment of comical triumph as he balances the eel. The illustration is executed with the fine detail and precision characteristic of Tenniel's style, reflecting his background as a cartoonist and his skill in conveying narrative through imagery. The image contributes to the fantastical atmosphere of the book and has become one of the iconic representations of Carroll's literary work.

As a significant piece of Victorian literary illustration, "Father William Balancing an Eel on his Nose" not only serves as a visual accompaniment to Carroll's writing but also stands as an important work in the history of children's literature illustration. Its influence extends beyond the pages of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," as it has been reproduced, parodied, and referenced in various cultural contexts, cementing its place in the collective imagination as a symbol of the playful absurdity at the heart of Carroll's creation.

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