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| Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-02-009 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Don Quixote prepares to aid the Princess Micomicona |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 29 |
| Subject |
29.2 Dorotea becomes princess Micomicona |
| Illustration Type |
Vignette |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 39 |
| Image Dimension | 130 x 112 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | In Sierra Morena, Sancho helps don Quixote to put on his armour; also in the scene, princess Micomicona (Dorotea) and the barber with a fake beard (ox tail).
Original choice, not the well-known moment when Micomicona kneels before don Quixote. Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; his figures are detailed and real; notice Micomicona's worth noting figure. Notice also the perfect use of light and shadow, halftones and shading. 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. |