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Image | 1842-London-Bohn-01-306 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
Engraver | Andrew, Best & Leloir |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | An officer reading don Quixote's description |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 45 |
Subject |
45.2 DQ being arrested |
Illustration Type |
Vignette |
Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | 610 |
Image Dimension | 103 x 73 |
Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
Commentary | Excellent portrait of the officer who reads don Quixote's description; Johannot has illustrated Cervantes' description in a masterly way; "y, poniƩndosele a leer de espacio, porque no era buen lector" (45:1). |
Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |