Original image in contrast with the realistic main style of the other illustrations in the edition.
Excellent drawing; notice the contrasted use of drawing lines and wash black.
2 - Heapiece for "INTRODUCTION".
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| Image | 1906NewYork-01-003-i |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Ancient Knight-Errantry |
| Title Supplied | |
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| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | xiii |
| Image Dimension | 111 x 104 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | An errant knight defeated by another on horseback; both in full armour.
Original image in contrast with the realistic main style of the other illustrations in the edition. Excellent drawing; notice the contrasted use of drawing lines and wash black. |
| 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.
2 - Heapiece for "INTRODUCTION". |