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Good architectonical setting (columns, classical sculpure, arches...).
Good engraving in some details (stipple to shade the faces, fine burin lines for the Duchess' dress...).
Don Quixote's figure is extremely stylized.
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| Image | 1792-London-Rivington-03-005 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Unknown |
| Engraver | Unknown |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Duchess introducing Don Quixote to her Castle |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 31 |
| Subject |
31.1 DQ and SP at the Dukes´ palace |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III |
| Page Number | f.p. 267 |
| Image Dimension | 121 x 80 |
| Page Dimension | 174 x 101 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, don Quixote and the Duchess in her castle; in the background Sancho with the Duke (?).
Good architectonical setting (columns, classical sculpure, arches...). Good engraving in some details (stipple to shade the faces, fine burin lines for the Duchess' dress...). Don Quixote's figure is extremely stylized. |
| Notes | 1 - This illustration was newly engraved for New York: E. Duyckinck, 1825. |