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Well-known scene.
The setting is almost medieval (more like a tent than like a 16th century Spanish library).
Good drawing and coloring for a young readers' edition; remarkable figure of don Quixote, notice his expression.
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| Image | 1928-Boston-Mifflin-01-006 |
| Illustration No. | 1 |
| Illustrator | Herman Ilfeld Bacharach |
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| Lithographer | |
| Title Caption | HE PASSED WHOLE DAYS AND NIGHTS OVER THESE BOOKS |
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| Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 |
| Subject |
1.1 DQ at his library reading chivalric novels |
| Illustration Type |
Chapter illustration |
| Technique |
Offset |
| Color | In color |
| Volume | I |
| Page Number | f.p. 4 |
| Image Dimension | 167 x 115 |
| Page Dimension | 236 x 173 |
| Commentary | Alonso Quijano, reading chivalry books at his library, becomes mad (don Quixote); books, armour and arms all around the room.
Well-known scene. The setting is almost medieval (more like a tent than like a 16th century Spanish library). Good drawing and coloring for a young readers' edition; remarkable figure of don Quixote, notice his expression. |
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