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Don Quixote's figure is victorious and clement; see his gesture.
Remarkable drawing and engraving; notice some excellent details, such as the lady's dress, shading...
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| Image | 1885-New-York-Appleton-01-008 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Johan Gilbert (copied after) |
| Engraver | John William Orr |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Don Quijote perdona generosamente al escudero vizcaino a intercecion de las Señoras. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 |
| Subject |
9.2 Conclusion of adventure with Basque |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 41 |
| Image Dimension | 113 x 93 |
| Page Dimension | 215 x 140 |
| Commentary | The Basque lady, accompanied by one of her damsels and other companion, all knelt, begs don Quixote not to hurt her squire (lying defeated and half-dead in the background).
Don Quixote's figure is victorious and clement; see his gesture. Remarkable drawing and engraving; notice some excellent details, such as the lady's dress, shading... |
| Notes | 1 - Same copy after Gilbert's illustration (London: Charles Daly, 1842 and London: Bohn, 1842) first published in London: Appleton, 1853. |