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Altisidora's figure is perfectly highlighted over the dark background.
Sancho has not been included.
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| Image | 1842-London-Bohn-02-386 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Tony Johannot |
| Engraver | Thomas Williams |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | At night, Altisidora visits don Quixote |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 70 |
| Subject |
70.1 DQ victim of Altisidora’s anger |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 731 |
| Image Dimension | 109 x 95 |
| Page Dimension | 250 x 155 |
| Commentary | Excellent and accurate representation of this scene with a perfect contrast between Altisodora's figure (with elegance and idealized beauty) and don Quixote (frightened and comical).
Altisidora's figure is perfectly highlighted over the dark background. Sancho has not been included. |
| Notes | 1 - Same illustration and wooden block first used for Paris: Dubochet, 1836-37. |