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Around him, different small figures; some holding books about errant knights (Galaor, Palmerin...) and others skewered on quills.
Interesting representation of don Quixote's imaginary world.
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| Image | 1866-London-Warne-01-003 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Arthur Boyd Houghton |
| Engraver | Dalziel Brothers |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote observing his name written on a book |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 |
| Subject |
1.2 Alonso Quixano (AQ) becomes the knight Don Quixote de la Mancha (DQ) |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 1 |
| Image Dimension | 85 x 100 |
| Page Dimension | 206 x 147 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote, sat and with calm gesture, observes his name written on a shining and sparking book (deeds and fame).
Around him, different small figures; some holding books about errant knights (Galaor, Palmerin...) and others skewered on quills. Interesting representation of don Quixote's imaginary world. |
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