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Etching (acquaforte)
In the background, Sancho.
Don Quixote's figure on Rocinante is quite remarkable; notice the elongated figure (face, moustache, helmet...).
Good picturesque details.
Good drawing and engraving.
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| Image | 1853-Paris-Didier-01-007 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet |
| Engraver | Lefèvre Jne. |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote defeating the barber |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 21 |
| Subject |
21.3 Adventure of the helmet of Mambrino |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 143 |
| Image Dimension | 80 x 66 |
| Page Dimension | 175 x 115 |
| Commentary | The barber throws himself from his mule to avoid don Quixote's attack; the barber basin (Mambrino's helmet) on the ground.
In the background, Sancho. Don Quixote's figure on Rocinante is quite remarkable; notice the elongated figure (face, moustache, helmet...). Good picturesque details. Good drawing and engraving. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved for Paris: Chez Marlin, 1830. |