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The illustration is superb; first, because of the fine humour with which Rocinante has been represented (trotting with gallantry); and second, because of its masterly wood engraving (see the mares).
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| Image | 1836-1837-Paris-Dubochet-01-082 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | William Henry Powis |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Rocinante and the mares |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 15 |
| Subject |
15.1 Episode of Rocinante and the mares |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 194 |
| Image Dimension | 80 x 117 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 165 |
| Commentary | Rocinante moves closer to a group of mares.
The illustration is superb; first, because of the fine humour with which Rocinante has been represented (trotting with gallantry); and second, because of its masterly wood engraving (see the mares). |
| Notes | William Henry Powis (1808 - 1836): English engraver and illustrator. He became especially successful with his engravings for the "Bible" (1835) (Benezit VIII, 463). |