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Image | 1848-Tours-Mame-01-010 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Jean-Ignace-Isidore Gérard Grandville and Adrien Feart (frame) |
Engraver | François Théodore Ruhierre and Adrien Feart (frame) |
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Title Caption | Eh! quell folie est la vôtre, Seigneur Don Quichotte! criait Sancho; vous vous tromper, il n'y a là ni géants ni chevaliers. |
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Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 18 |
Subject |
18.1 Adventure of the flock of sheep (rebaños) |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | f.p. 114 |
Image Dimension | 129 x 96 |
Page Dimension | 197 x 120 |
Commentary | In the foreground, don Quixote attacking the flock of sheep; notice his mad expression (eyes); remarkable representation riding Rocinante towards the viewer.
In the background, Sancho, trying to convince don Quixote of the reality, and the shepherds, preparing their slings. Masterly drawing and engraving; notice details, expressions, movement... Remarkable and highly-detailed ornamental frame; it includes references to don Quixote's description of the two armies (Laurcalco's shield and helmet with a crowned lion and coat of arms with a bridge, Micocolembo's shield with three silver crowns, Timonel of Carcassonne's shield with "MIOU" (Miau) and coat of arms divided in four quarters; also a winged helmet and a shield with four cats). |
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