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Well-known scene and composition, but resolved with remarkable realism.
Excellent representation of Manchegan light effects, landscape and windmills.
Remarkable drawing and coloring.
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| Image | 1904-1905-Barcelona-Seix-01-005 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | José Moreno Carbonero |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | Tipolitografía Seix |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote defeated by the windmill |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 |
| Subject |
8.2 Adventure of the windmills (giants) |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Chromolithography |
| Color | In color |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 52 |
| Image Dimension | 102 x 135 |
| Page Dimension | 155 x 214 |
| Commentary | Don Quixote and Rocinante are hit and thrown up by the windmill sail when the knight attacks it despite Sancho's advise; the squire remains in the background.
Well-known scene and composition, but resolved with remarkable realism. Excellent representation of Manchegan light effects, landscape and windmills. Remarkable drawing and coloring. |
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