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| Image | 1820-Paris-Renouard-01-004 |
| Illustration No. | 1 2 3 4 |
| Illustrator | Claude? Lefebvre (copied after) |
| Engraver | Unknown |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | The priest, the barber and Cardenio encounter Dorotea |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 28 |
| Subject |
28.1 Priest, barber and Cardenio encounter Dorotea |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 177 |
| Image Dimension | 92 x 62 (complete illus.); 44 x 30 (vignette) |
| Page Dimension | 136 x 84 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, Dorotea washing her feet in a stream and "combing" her hair while, from the background, the priest, the barber and Cardenio observes her.
Well-known scene in 18th century editions since Coypel (Paris: Surugue, c. 1734), Vanderbank (London: Tonson, 1738) or Hayman (London: Millar, 1755); the same composition without many changes. Drawing and engraving are acceptable. |
| Notes | 1 - Copy with fewer details after Lefebvre's illustration (Paris: Didot-Deterville, 1799); also previously copied by Bigant for Paris: Chez Gide, 1806 and Paris: H. Nicolle, 1809 and by Macret for Paris: Briand, 1810.
2 - Same plate first engraved for Paris: Renouard, 1812. |
