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Image | 1905-1908Madrid-05-185 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
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Lithographer | |
Title Caption | Es un bálsamo, respondió Don Quijote, de quien tengo la receta en la memoria, |
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Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 10 |
Subject |
10.3 DQ and SP talking about Fierabrás’ balsam |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I LAMINAS |
Page Number | CAP. X. - 8. |
Image Dimension | 220 x 153 |
Page Dimension | 312 x 238 |
Commentary | "It is a balsam, answered Don Quixote, of which I have the receipt by heart,".
Series of imaginary scenes about the dialogue between don Quixote and Sancho about Fierabrás' balsam: don Quixote showing a vial with the balsam to Sancho; don Quixote cut in two pieces by another knight; Sancho placing don Quixote's upper half body on his lower part; Sancho giving don Quixote to drink Fierabrás' balsam; and don Quixote's wounds healed. Very remarkable narrative and imaginative composition. Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly; remarkable use of light and shadow with impressionist effects. |
Notes | 1 – Reproduction of the original sketch (Chinese ink and gouache white). Jiménez Aranda meant to paint a more-finished drawing after this sketch using natural sceneries and real models, but he died before completing the project. |