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Image in keeping with 18th century allegorical illustrations (see Coypel's).
Illustration with little novelty; acceptable drawing.
2 - The figure of Cupid, with butterfly wings, could be also considered as an image of Folly.
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| Image | 1901-Madrid-Calleja-01-013 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Manuel Ángel Álvarez |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote protected by Cupid and Fame |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 |
| Subject |
2.1 First sally |
| Illustration Type |
Tailpiece |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 11 |
| Image Dimension | 53 x 70 |
| Page Dimension | 221 x 145 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote, completely armed and mounted on Rocinante, protected by the allegory of Fame (female winged figure holding a laurel wreath) and by Cupid (winged boy holding a torch).
Image in keeping with 18th century allegorical illustrations (see Coypel's). Illustration with little novelty; acceptable drawing. |
| Notes | 1 - Deficient process reproduction.
2 - The figure of Cupid, with butterfly wings, could be also considered as an image of Folly. |