Burin engraving
Sancho, the Duke and the Duchess observe him.
Theatrical scene (curtains, column...).
Drawing and engraving are excellent.
First representation of this episode.
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| Image | 1738London-03-016 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Vanderbank |
| Engraver | Gerard van der Gucht |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Duchess' maidens washing don Quixote's beard |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 32 |
| Subject |
32.3 Washing of beards episode |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | f.p. 299 |
| Image Dimension | 253 x 184 |
| Page Dimension | 281 x 223 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote, with his beard soaped by two maidens, has to wait in this way until another maiden returns with more water.
Sancho, the Duke and the Duchess observe him. Theatrical scene (curtains, column...). Drawing and engraving are excellent. First representation of this episode. |
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