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Traditionally, Teresa Panza is represented holding a ball of tow, but not here.
Some picturesque details (hens).
Drawing and engraving are excellent; figures with well-represented gestures (surprise, hapiness..).
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| Image | 1893-London-Warne-01-091 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Arthur Boyd Houghton |
| Engraver | Dalziel Brothers |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The page, throwing himself from his horse, with great respect went and kneeled before the Lady Teresa. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 50 |
| Subject |
50.1 Duchess’s page takes letter and presents to SP’s wife |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 591 |
| Image Dimension | 65 x 90 |
| Page Dimension | 211 x 147 |
| Commentary | The Duchess' page knelt before Teresa Panza; her daughter, Sanchica, observes the scene; accurate to Cervantes' text, Sanchica appears barefoot.
Traditionally, Teresa Panza is represented holding a ball of tow, but not here. Some picturesque details (hens). Drawing and engraving are excellent; figures with well-represented gestures (surprise, hapiness..). |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration first appeared in London: F. Warne, 1866. |