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Soldiers from different nations as described by don Quixote (flock of sheep).
Remarkable variety of figures.
Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly; remarkable use of light and shadow with impressionist effects.
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| Image | 1905-1908Madrid-06-112 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | á este escuadrón frontero forman y hacen gentes de diversas naciones:.... |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 18 |
| Subject |
18.1 Adventure of the flock of sheep (rebaños) |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II LÁMINAS |
| Page Number | CAP. XVIII. - 8. |
| Image Dimension | 220 x 155 |
| Page Dimension | 312 x 238 |
| Commentary | "People of divers nations compose this squadron in front:...".
Soldiers from different nations as described by don Quixote (flock of sheep). Remarkable variety of figures. 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. |