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The allegorical representation becomes specially funny when reading the verses.
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-158 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Unknown |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Love whipping don Quixote |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 26 |
| Subject |
26.1 DQ love madness |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 298 |
| Image Dimension | 53 x 48 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | During his penance in Sierra Morena, don Quixote carves some verses on the bark of the trees and on the fine sand; "Hirióle amor con su azote, / No con su blanda correa, / Y en tocándole el cogote, / Aquí lloró don Quixote / Ausencias de Dulcinea / Del Toboso" (26:1).
The allegorical representation becomes specially funny when reading the verses. |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |