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Scene resolved with naturalism; the figure of don Quixote, armed and in contrast with the two girls, is comical.
Remarkable engraving.
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-022 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Andrew, Best & Leloir |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote received by two girls of the district |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 |
| Subject |
2.3. DQ received by ”ladies” |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 25 |
| Image Dimension | 122 x 100 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote arrives to the first inn and is received by two girls of the district or party girls ("ladies").
Scene resolved with naturalism; the figure of don Quixote, armed and in contrast with the two girls, is comical. Remarkable engraving. |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |