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41.2 DQ and SP fly on Clavileño
In the background, the Duke, Duchess and the veiled "dueñas".
French setting that reminds Coypel's style.
Drawing and engraving are quite acceptable.
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| Image | 1924-Berlin-Eigenbrodler-04-004 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Daniel-Nicolas Chodowiecki |
| Engraver | Daniel-Nicolas Chodowiecki |
| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | |
| Title Supplied | Don Quixote and Sancho mounted on Clavileño |
| Part | Part II, Madrid 1615 |
| Chapter | Chapter 41 |
| Subject |
41.1 Adventure of Clavileño 41.2 DQ and SP fly on Clavileño |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Burin engraving |
| Color | Black and white |
| Volume | IV |
| Page Number | f.p. 32 |
| Image Dimension | 88 x 50 |
| Page Dimension | 195 x 144 |
| Commentary | In the foreground, don Quixote and Sancho blindfolded and mounted on Clavileño; several Duke's servants simulate its flight with torches and bellows.
In the background, the Duke, Duchess and the veiled "dueñas". French setting that reminds Coypel's style. Drawing and engraving are quite acceptable. |
| Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved for Almanac Généalogique pour l´an 1771 (original French captions have been erased). |