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| Image | 1833-London-Wilson-02-007 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | George Cruikshank |
| Engraver | George Cruikshank |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Quixotte braving the Lion. |
| 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. 290 |
| Image Dimension | 95 x 75 |
| Page Dimension | 162 x 100 |
| 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. Cruikshank's personal caricature style is remarkable; notice don Quixote's figure and the lionkeeper's expression. |
| Notes | 1 - Compare with another illus. by the same illustrator about the same episode for London: Knight & Lacey, 1824.
2 - Print with light foxing. |