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Although the figures are quite remarkable, they seem unaware of the scene, they lack expressivity.
Good drawing and pleasant coloring; in keeping with an edition for children.
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| Image | 1929-London-Ward-01-012 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Harry George Theaker |
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| Title Caption | 'The housekeeper set fire to, and burnt, all the books.' |
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| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 |
| Subject |
6.2 Scrutiny of DQ’s library |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Offset |
| Color | In color |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 61 |
| Image Dimension | 166 x 107 |
| Page Dimension | 206 x 150 |
| Commentary | The housekeeper throwing into the fire don Quixote's chivalry books; beside her, the niece holding some of the books.
Although the figures are quite remarkable, they seem unaware of the scene, they lack expressivity. Good drawing and pleasant coloring; in keeping with an edition for children. |
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