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Image 1905-1908Madrid-08-014 
Illustration No. 1     
Illustrator José Jiménez Aranda 
Engraver  
Lithographer  
Title Caption Esta carta recibió Anselmo,.... 
Title Supplied  
Part Part I, Madrid 1605  
Chapter Chapter 34 
Subject 34.1 Reading of El curioso impertinente continues
 
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. XXXIV. - 1. 
Image Dimension 220 x 142 
Page Dimension 312 x 238 
Commentary "Anselmo received this letter,...".
Different scenes from the tale "El Curioso Impertinente": Anselmo receives Camila's letter; Camila upset and missing Anselmo; Lotario continues flattering Camila; Camila, finally, falls in love with Lotario; Anselmo returns; Anselmo embracing Lotario; Anselmo returns with Camila; Leonela and her young lover; Lotario observes a man going out of Camila's house; and Lotario tells Anselmo that Camila has surrendered to his love.
Very remarkable, original and carefully-done narrative composition.
Remarkable variety of figures, expressions and gestures.
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.