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Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-02-025 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
Engraver | |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | Camilla Repulses Lothario. |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 34 |
Subject |
34.1 Reading of El curioso impertinente continues |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | II |
Page Number | 143 |
Image Dimension | 176 x 113 |
Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
Commentary | Camila, after tracing a line on the floor with her dagger, threatens Lotario to stab herself if he crosses the line.
Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; remarkable and detailed figures, notice Lotario's expression and gesture, and setting. Notice the perfect use of light and shadow, halftones and shading. Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast. His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching. |
Notes | 1 - Vierge's original drawings (Chinese ink and wash) were reproduced by photogravure (notice the plate mark); the specific technique used, heliogravure, allows an excellent reproduction both of the original wash halftones and of the lines. |