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Very original choice and illustration; the figure of the braying mayor in the foreground is specially remarkable, very expressive (and comical too).
Good drawing and pleasant coloring; in keeping with an edition for children.
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| Image | 1929-London-Ward-01-042 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Harry George Theaker |
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| Title Caption | 'The aldermen imitated the braying of an ass to attract the wanderer.' |
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| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 25 |
| Subject |
25.1 Story of the braying mayors |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Offset |
| Color | In color |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 297 |
| Image Dimension | 165 x 110 |
| Page Dimension | 206 x 150 |
| Commentary | Two mayors try to find a lost donkey imitating its bray, but the donkey is already dead.
Very original choice and illustration; the figure of the braying mayor in the foreground is specially remarkable, very expressive (and comical too). Good drawing and pleasant coloring; in keeping with an edition for children. |
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