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The scene has been resolved in a very accurate way; observe that, in the print, don Quixote crasps don Lorenzo's left hand, but it is due to the inversion of the engraving; in Johannot's original drawing, it would be the right hand.
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| Image | 1836-1837-Paris-Dubochet-02-104 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | A. Pollet |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote praising don Lorenzo for his gloss |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 18 |
| Subject |
18.2 DQ meets Don Diego’s son Lorenzo |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 190 |
| Image Dimension | 99 x 90 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 165 |
| Commentary | When don Lorenzo finishes reciting his gloss, don Quixote stands up and in a loud voice, crasping don Lorenzo's right hand, praises him; also Sancho, don Diego and his wife.
The scene has been resolved in a very accurate way; observe that, in the print, don Quixote crasps don Lorenzo's left hand, but it is due to the inversion of the engraving; in Johannot's original drawing, it would be the right hand. |
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