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Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-04-001-f |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
Engraver | |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | The Death of Don Quixote. |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 74 |
Subject |
74.3 DQ dies as Alonso Quijano |
Illustration Type |
Frontispiece |
Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | IV |
Page Number | f. title page |
Image Dimension | 167 x 115 |
Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
Commentary | Don Quixote dead in his bed, with a crucifix on his chest (sane and christian death), surrounded by the housekeeper, Sansón Carrasco, the barber, the priest, Sancho and the niece.
Vierge's style is masterly; detailed and well-drawn figures and setting and good composition. Remarkable use of light and shadow, shading and halftones. 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. |