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The scene is resolved with masterly naturalism (Sancho's gesture, the donkey...).
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-02-100 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Lacoste Jeune |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Sancho throwing some curds into don Quixote's helmet |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 17 |
| Subject |
17.1 The cheese in DQ’s helmet |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 176 |
| Image Dimension | 80 x 100 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | Sancho throws some curds into don Quixote's helmet while the knight calls him; don Quixote has not been represented, but Sancho is looking at him.
The scene is resolved with masterly naturalism (Sancho's gesture, the donkey...). |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |