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.
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| Image | 1906NewYork-02-032 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel Urrabieta Vierge |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | The Runagate of Murcia Swears Fealty to the Captives |
| Title Supplied | |
| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 40 |
| Subject |
40.1 Captive’s tale continues |
| Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
| Technique |
Process / Photomechanical technique |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | II |
| Page Number | 222 |
| Image Dimension | 122 x 109 |
| Page Dimension | 255 x 180 |
| Commentary | Vierge's style is absolutely masterly; his figures are detailed and real; remarkable detailed setting too.
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. |