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At night in Sierra Morena, Ginés de Pasamonte steals Sancho's donkey.
Very remarkable illustration, resolved in almost complete darkness; notice the contrast of the starry sky.
Jiménez Aranda's drawing skill is masterly.
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| Image | 1905-1908Madrid-07-029 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
| Engraver | |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | Dormía Sancho Panza, hurtóle su jumento,.... |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 23 |
| Subject |
23.2 SP’s donkey is stolen |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | III LÁMINAS |
| Page Number | CAP. XXIII. - 5. |
| Image Dimension | 155 x 210 |
| Page Dimension | 238 x 312 |
| Commentary | "Sancho Panza slept; the varlet stole his ass,...".
At night in Sierra Morena, Ginés de Pasamonte steals Sancho's donkey. Very remarkable illustration, resolved in almost complete darkness; notice the contrast of the starry sky. 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. |