Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; his figures are detailed and real.
Notice the perfect use of shading.
Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast.
His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching.
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| Image | 1906NewYork-03-027 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Surprise Beneath the Oak. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 12 |
| Subject |
12.1 Encounter and adventure with the knight of the Mirrors |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | 123 |
| Image Dimension | 165 x 114 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | At night, don Quixote and Sancho observe the appearance of the Knight of the Mirrors (Sansón Carrasco) and his squire (Tomé Cecial).
Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; his figures are detailed and real. Notice the perfect use of shading. Usual in Vierge's 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. |