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| Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-01-067 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Fair Lady and the Giants. |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 21 |
| Subject |
21.1 Discourse of DQ about ideal knight |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | 271 |
| Image Dimension | 168 x 115 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | A fair lady holding a parchment with a certain adventure accompanied by a dwarf and two giants; reference to don Quixote's speech about the deeds of an ideal knight.
Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; notable and detailed figures in keeping with romantic tradition. Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast. His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching. |
| Notes | 1 - Vierge's original drawings (Chinese ink and wash) were reproduced by photogravure (notice the plate mark); the specific technique used, heliogravure, allows an excellent reproduction both of the original wash halftones and of the lines. |