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Portrait
In the background, a library with books behind a curtain.
Drawing and engraving are quite acceptable, although the image results forced (notice the right hand, the face...).
2 - Also in vol. I.
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| Image | 1739-En-Haya-Neaulme-02-001-p |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | William Kent (copied after) |
| Engraver | Jacob Folkema |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | RETRATO DE CERVANTES DE SAAVEDRA POR EL MISMO. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | |
| Chapter | |
| Subject | |
| Illustration Type |
Frontispiece Portrait |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f. title page |
| Image Dimension | |
| Page Dimension | 150 x 93 |
| Commentary | Cervantes' portrait sat at a table, holding a quill and writing.
In the background, a library with books behind a curtain. Drawing and engraving are quite acceptable, although the image results forced (notice the right hand, the face...). |
| Notes | 1 - After Cervantes' portrait designed by William Kent for London: Tonson, 1738; now, Cervantes' left hand is clearly-visible.
2 - Also in vol. I. |