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Remarkable representation of both characters, don Quixote mounted on Rocinante and Sancho on his donkey, at night.
Notice also Sancho's gesture (dialogue).
Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly.
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| Image | 1905-1908Madrid-06-136 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | En estas y otras pláticas les tomó la noche en mitad del camino.... |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 19 |
| Subject |
19.1 Adventure of the dead body |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II LÁMINAS |
| Page Number | CAP. XIX. - 1. |
| Image Dimension | 195 x 155 |
| Page Dimension | 312 x 238 |
| Commentary | "While engaged in this and other talk, night overtook them on the road...".
Remarkable representation of both characters, don Quixote mounted on Rocinante and Sancho on his donkey, at night. Notice also Sancho's gesture (dialogue). Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly. |
| 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. |