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In the foreground, Sancho observing the scene with gesture of fright/worry.
Well-known scene and composition, with little novelty.
Remarkable representation of don Quixote and Rocinante falling backwards.
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| Image | 1921-Leipzig-Abel-Muller-01-015 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Georg Scholz |
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| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote defeated by a windmill |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 |
| Subject |
8.2 Adventure of the windmills (giants) |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Offset |
| Color | In color |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 32 |
| Image Dimension | 180 x 127 |
| Page Dimension | 234 x 168 |
| Commentary | While trying to attack a windmill, don Quixote and Rocinante are hit by its sail.
In the foreground, Sancho observing the scene with gesture of fright/worry. Well-known scene and composition, with little novelty. Remarkable representation of don Quixote and Rocinante falling backwards. |
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