click to enlarge
Aquatint
Perfect example of 19th century English caricature illustration.
|
click to enlarge |
|
| Image | 1819-London-McLean-02-004 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Heaviside Clark |
| Engraver | Unknown |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | DISPUTE BETWEEN SANCHO AND THE BARBER |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 44 |
| Subject |
44.3 Beginning of the dispute about the packsaddle |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Etching (acquaforte) Aquatint |
| Color | Colored |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | f.p. 298 |
| Image Dimension | 113 x 88 |
| Page Dimension | 270 x 127 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, Sancho and the barber dispute for the packsaddle (both as humorous caricatures); in the background, don Quixote observes them without getting involved. Don Quixote appears alone on the left (highlighted), while numerous characters appear on the right, fulling the space.
Perfect example of 19th century English caricature illustration. |
| Notes | Cushing Library also has a set including this illustration with some differences in color. |