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Image | 1898-Paris-Lemerre-01-012 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Paul Alexandre Alfred Leroy |
Engraver | Romagnol |
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Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | The renegade reading the letter |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 40 |
Subject |
40.1 Captive’s tale continues |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | 49 |
Image Dimension | 85 x 50 |
Page Dimension | 145 x 85 |
Commentary | The captive finds a renegade from Murcia to read him Zoraida's letter.
Illustration in keeping with 19th century orientalist liking. Masterful drawing and engraving, detailed and exquisite. |
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