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The figures of Basilio, Quiteria and the friend are excellent; their gestures and expresions are remarkable (especially Quiteria).
The scene has a good balance of drama and realism; it is not excessively theatrical.
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-02-122 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Henri Désiré Porret |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Basilio's pretended death |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 21 |
| Subject |
21.1 Basilio’s deception |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 229 |
| Image Dimension | 116 x 107 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | Well-known scene; Basilio lies "almost dead" while one of his friends runs to his aid, Quiteria weeps and Camacho and don Quixote observe him consternated.
The figures of Basilio, Quiteria and the friend are excellent; their gestures and expresions are remarkable (especially Quiteria). The scene has a good balance of drama and realism; it is not excessively theatrical. |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |