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| Image | 1807-Paris-Impremerie-01-001-p |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Charles Dusaulchoy |
| Engraver | Jean Pierre Simon |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | CERVANTES |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | |
| Subject | |
| Illustration Type |
Portrait |
| Technique |
Burin engraving Stipple / Crayon manner |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f. tilt page |
| Image Dimension | 115 x 67 |
| Page Dimension | 165 x 96 |
| Commentary | Cervantes' bust designed according to the portrait created by William Kent (London: Tonson, 1738).
It is remarkable the shading of the face (using crayon manner, little dots); some details (clothes) have been neglected. |
| Notes | Charles Dusaulchoy (Toul, 1781 – Montmorency, 1852): History painter and illustrator. He was a disciple of David and, between 1808 and 1851, he exposed at the Salon (maritime views and military scenes) (Benezit IV, 66).
Jean Pierre Simon (Paris, 1769 - ¿?): Engraver and painter. Simon engraved History and genre scenes and illustrations, as those for La Fontaine’s “Fables” (Benezit IX, 612). |