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	Image	1905-1908Madrid-07-060
	Illustration No.	1
	Illustrator	José Jiménez Aranda
	Engraver
	Lithographer
	Title Caption	Si gustáis, señores, que os diga en breves razones....
	Title Supplied
	Part	Part I, Madrid 1605
	Chapter	Chapter 24
	Subject	24.1 Story of Cardenio
	Illustration Type	Chapter illustration
	Technique	Process / Photomechanical technique
	Color	Black and white
	Volume	III LÁMINAS
	Page Number	CAP. XXIV. - 5.
	Image Dimension	155 x 208
	Page Dimension	238 x 312
	Commentary	"If it is your wish, sirs, that I should disclose in a few words...". In Sierra Morena, Cardenio begins to tell his story to don Quixote, Sancho and the goatherd; all sat on the grass. Remarkable illustration, with good composition and figures; notice Cardenio's gesture. 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. 2 - "... composiciones de un aspecto nuevo, en fondos abruptos, generalmente sitios en que la luz apenas llega, dorando, en cambio, los picos de las montañas" (José Ramón Mélida: “Don José Jiménez Aranda y su "Quijote"", vol. I TEXTO, p. XLVII).