click to enlarge |
|
Image | 1906b-NY-Scribners-04-012 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
Engraver | |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | Don Quixote and Sancho on Clavileno. |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
Chapter | Chapter 41 |
Subject |
41.2 DQ and SP fly on ClavileƱo |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | IV |
Page Number | 57 |
Image Dimension | 170 x 113 |
Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
Commentary | Don Quixote and Sancho, both blindfolded, mounted on ClavileƱo while the firecrackers inside the wooden horse begin to explode; the Duke's servants throw themselves to ground to protect themselves from the explosion.
Vierge's style is masterly; detailed figures and perfect use of light and shading. 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. |