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Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-295 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
Engraver | Andrew, Best & Leloir |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Don Quixote hanged by his hand |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 43 |
Subject |
43.2 Maritornes and innkeeper’s daughter hang DQ from window by a hand |
Illustration Type |
Vignette |
Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | 585 |
Image Dimension | 150 x 65 |
Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
Commentary | Johannot has divided this well-known episode in three different illustrations; this is the second one: don Quixote appears hanged by his hand from an inn window.
In contrast with previous illustrations of this same scene (see Dordrecht: Savery, 1657 or London: Walthoe, 1731), Johannot has limited it to don Quixote's figure, perfectly detailed; Rocinante, the four travelers and the innkeeper have not been included. The image, although well-drawn and engraved, is not expressive enough. |
Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |