Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast.
Perfect use of light and shadow, shading and halftones.
His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching.
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| Image | 1906NewYork-03-068 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Don Quixote Unarmed by the Six Damsels. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 31 |
| Subject |
31.1 DQ and SP at the Dukes´ palace |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | 336 |
| Image Dimension | 176 x 114 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | Vierge's style is masterly; detailed and carefully-drawn figures and setting; notice the contrast between the female figures, elegant, and don Quixote, serious, but comical.
Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast. Perfect use of light and shadow, shading and halftones. 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. |