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Figures resolved with notable realism; good contrast with the decorative wavy lines of the background (vegetal elements), quite in keeping with Art Nouveau style.
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| Image | 1897-London-Sands-01-008 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | William Heath Robinson |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | HE TOLD THEM THAT HE HAD FOUND HIM NAKED TO HIS SHIRT, FEEBLE, WAN, AND HALF DEAD WITH HUNGER, AND SIGHING FOR HIS LADY DULCINEA. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 29 |
| Subject |
29.1 SP talks to the Priest and barber about DQ |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 151 |
| Image Dimension | 96 x 152 |
| Page Dimension | 142 x 225 |
| Commentary | The illustration represents what Sancho tells to the priest and the barber about his previous encounter with don Quixote, who does not want to leave either his penance or Sierra Morena.
Figures resolved with notable realism; good contrast with the decorative wavy lines of the background (vegetal elements), quite in keeping with Art Nouveau style. |
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