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Interesting representation of Nature framing the scene; in keeping with Romantiscism taste.
Deficient drawing in some figures (horses, Sancho...); acceptable engraving.
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| Image | 1847-Paris-Maresq-01-005 |
| Illustration No. | 1 2 |
| Illustrator | Th. Guérin |
| Engraver | Andrew, Best & Leloir |
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| Title Caption | Combat singulier de don Quichotte et du chevalier des Miroirs |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 14 |
| Subject |
14.2 DQ defeats the knight of the Mirrors |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 23 |
| Image Dimension | 113 x 85 |
| Page Dimension | 217 x 143 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote attacks the Knight of the Mirrors while Sancho remains on a tree observed from the ground by the Knight of the Mirrors' squire (Tomé Cecial with a fake nose).
Interesting representation of Nature framing the scene; in keeping with Romantiscism taste. Deficient drawing in some figures (horses, Sancho...); acceptable engraving. |
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