Drawing and engraving are excellent; notice the darkness of the print and how the figures have been shaded (with perfect light contrasts).
Leandra's figure is especially remarkable.
Masterly illustration.
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| Image | 1863Paris-Hachette-01-161 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré |
| Engraver | Héliodore Joseph Pisan |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | ENFIN, AU BOUT DE TROIS JOURS ON TROUVA LA CAPRICIEUSE LÉANDRA DANS LE FOND D'UNE CAVERNE. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 51 |
| Subject |
51.1 Tale of cabrero (Eugenio) about Leandra’s seduction and abandonment by Vicente de la Rosa |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 422 |
| Image Dimension | 250 x 200 |
| Page Dimension | 433 x 313 |
| Commentary | Reference to Eugenio's tale; after having fled away with Vicente de la Rosa, Leandra is found in a cave, where Vicente had robbed and abandoned her.
Drawing and engraving are excellent; notice the darkness of the print and how the figures have been shaded (with perfect light contrasts). Leandra's figure is especially remarkable. Masterly illustration. |
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