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Image | 1836-Boston-Perkins-02-002 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | George Cruikshank (copied after) |
Engraver | David Claypoole Johnston |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | D. Quijote desafiando al Leon. |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 17 |
Subject |
17.2 Adventure of the lion |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | II |
Page Number | f.p. 92 |
Image Dimension | 108 x 84 |
Page Dimension | 191 x 118 |
Commentary | In the foreground, don Quixote wielding his sword ready to fight against a lion, but the animal remains into its cage although the lionkeeper has opened it.
In the background, Sancho and don Diego de Miranda running away. Well-known composition, with little novelty. Simple engraving. |
Notes | 1 - Poor copy after Cruikshank's illustration for London: Effingham Wilson, 1833.
2 - Lam. VI. |