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Image 1849 Boston Little-01-004 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator George Cruikshank (copied after) 
Engraver David Claypoole Johnston 
Lithographer  
Title Caption D. Quijote desafiando al Leon. 
Title Supplied  
Part Part II, Madrid 1615  
Chapter Chapter 17 
Subject 17.2 Adventure of the lion
 
Illustration Type Chapter illustration
 
Technique Etching (acquaforte)
 
Color Black and white 
Volume II 
Page Number f.p. 92 
Image Dimension 108 x 84 
Page Dimension 190 x 120 
Commentary In the foreground, don Quixote wielding his sword ready to fight against a lion, but the animal remains into its cage although the lionkeeper has opened it.
In the background, Sancho and don Diego de Miranda running away.
Well-known composition, with little novelty.
Simple engraving. 
Notes 1 - Same plate first engraved for Boston: Perkins & Marvin, 1836.
2 - Poor copy after Cruikshank's illustration for London: Effingham Wilson, 1833.
3 - Lam. VI.