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Very remarkable image of Sancho; it is a pure caricature full of irony.
Notice the disproportion between him and the soldier; here the huge size of Sancho has a symbolical sense too (power).
Excellent drawing.
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| Image | 1921-Leipzig-Abel-Muller-01-044 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Georg Scholz |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Sancho as governor in Barataria Island |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 45 |
| Subject |
45.1 SP arrives to Barataria |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 211 |
| Image Dimension | 180 x 127 |
| Page Dimension | 234 x 168 |
| Commentary | Sancho richly dressed as governor and sat on a splendid throne in Barataria Island.
Very remarkable image of Sancho; it is a pure caricature full of irony. Notice the disproportion between him and the soldier; here the huge size of Sancho has a symbolical sense too (power). Excellent drawing. |
| Notes | 1 - This is the only illustration signed by Scholz and dated (1921); the illustrator should be specially proud of it. |