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Don Quixote's figure is victorious and clement; see his gesture.
Remarkable drawing and engraving; notice some excellent details, such as the lady's dress, shading...
2 - Poor paper preservation.
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| Image | 1843-London-Bohn-01-006 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | John Gilbert |
| Engraver | Cosmo Armstrong & Son |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote and the Basque lady |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 |
| Subject |
9.2 Conclusion of adventure with Basque |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Wood engraving or Xylography |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 57 |
| Image Dimension | 113 x 93 |
| Page Dimension | 215 x 140 |
| Commentary | The Basque lady, accompanied by one of her damsels and other companion, all knelt, begs don Quixote not to hurt her squire (lying defeated and half-dead in the background).
Don Quixote's figure is victorious and clement; see his gesture. Remarkable drawing and engraving; notice some excellent details, such as the lady's dress, shading... |
| Notes | 1 - Same illus. first published in London: Daly, 1842.
2 - Poor paper preservation. |