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Image | 1905-1908Madrid-08-011 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | José Jiménez Aranda |
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Lithographer | |
Title Caption | .... esténme todos atentos, que la novela comienza desta manera: |
Title Supplied | |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 32 |
Subject |
32.4 The innkeeper’s books |
Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | IV LÁMINAS (on spine TOMO IV TEXTO by error) |
Page Number | CAP. XXXII. - 11. |
Image Dimension | 155 x 220 |
Page Dimension | 238 x 312 |
Commentary | ".... well then, attend to me everyone, for the novel begins thus:".
The priest begins to read the novel of "El Curioso Impertinente"; around him, Sancho, Dorotea, the barber, Cardenio and the innkeeper's wife listening. Remarkable figures, with good gestures. Great interest in representing real Spanish characters and accurate period clothes, setting and details. 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. |