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Image 1897-London-Sands-01-013 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator William Heath Robinson 
Engraver  
Lithographer  
Title Caption THEY PROCEEDED TOWARDS A THEATRE ON ONE SIDE OF THE MEADOW. 
Title Supplied  
Part Part II, Madrid 1615  
Chapter Chapter 20 
Subject 20.1 Wedding of Camacho
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Process / Photomechanical technique
 
Color Black and white 
Volume
Page Number f.p. 383 
Image Dimension 95 x 152 
Page Dimension 142 x 225 
Commentary Arrival of Camacho and Quiteria surrounded by musicians (one playing the violin), dancers and the priest.
Accurate to Cervantes' text: "los novios, que rodeados de mil géneros de instrumentos y de invenciones venían acompañados del cura y de la parentela de entrambos" (20:2).
Heath has chosen a merry instant from the whole chapter, not the dramatic moment when Basilio pretends to stab himself (traditionally more represented).
Notable composition; notice the curve created by the characters providing depth to the scene.
The figure of the female dancer on the right is clearly in keeping with Art Nouveau style.
Excellent drawing. 
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