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| Image | 1905-1908Madrid-05-167 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Estando yo un día en el Alcaná de Toledo llegó un muchacho á vender unos cartapacios... |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 |
| Subject |
9.1 Finding of manuscript with continuation of DQ’s story |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I LAMINAS |
| Page Number | CAP. IX. - 1. |
| Image Dimension | 155 x 189 |
| Page Dimension | 238 x 312 |
| Commentary | "One day, as I was in the Alcaná of Toledo, a boy came up to sell some pamphlets...".
In the Alcaná of Toledo (represented as a Gothic lonja), the author (Cervantes) finds a boy selling some old pamphlets. Remarkable variety of figures, gestures and actions. Great interest in representing real Spanish characters and accurate period setting, clothes and details; realistic and picturesque. Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly; remarkable use of light and shadow with impressionist effects. |
| Notes | 1 – Reproduction of the original sketch (Chinese ink and gouache white). Jiménez Aranda meant to paint a more-finished drawing after this sketch using natural sceneries and real models, but he died before completing the project. |