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Image | 1906NewYork-02-013 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
Engraver | |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | The Lovers Under the Orange Tree. |
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 | II |
Page Number | 81 |
Image Dimension | 178 x 113 |
Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
Commentary | Reference to the dialogue between Maritornes and the priest about chivalry books; Maritornes refers to this romantic scene.
Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; detailed scene in keeping with 19th century romantic tradition. Notice the perfect use of light and shadow, halftones and shading. Usual in Vierge's illustrations, some element in black creates a worth noting contrast. His short and fine drawing lines imitate etching. |
Notes | 1 - Vierge's original drawings (Chinese ink and wash) were reproduced by photogravure (notice the plate mark); the specific technique used, heliogravure, allows an excellent reproduction both of the original wash halftones and of the lines. |