Vierge's style is absolutely masterly.
Usual in his illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast.
His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching.
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| Image | 1906NewYork-01-056 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Onslaught upon Alifamfaron of Trapobana |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 18 |
| Subject |
18.1 Adventure of the flock of sheep (rebaños) |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 215 |
| Image Dimension | 73 x 103 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote on Rocinante attacking the flock of sheep; scene resolved with crude realism.
Vierge's style is absolutely masterly. Usual in his 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. |