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Image 1898-Paris-Lemerre-01-012 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator Paul Alexandre Alfred Leroy 
Engraver Romagnol 
Lithographer  
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
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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