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Image | 1804-London-Nicol-01-035 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | William Hogarth / John Vanderbank |
Engraver | John Mills |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | Don Quixote arrives at the inn |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 2 |
Subject |
2.2. DQ arrives at inn (castle) 2.3. DQ received by ”ladies” |
Illustration Type |
Illustration |
Technique |
Burin engraving Etching (acquaforte) |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | III |
Page Number | 301 |
Image Dimension | 131 x 103 |
Page Dimension | 230 x 135 |
Commentary | Don Quixote, on Rocinante (the innkeeper holds its reins), arrives at the inn; here, he encounters two "ladies" ("mujeres del partido") to whom don Quixote says that they must not be afraid of him (notice his gesture).
In the background, a swineherd blowing a horn; don Quixote confuses him with a dwarf welcoming him. The setting has nothing to do with real "manchega" architecture. Drawing and engraving are excellent. |
Notes | 1 - Same plate first engraved for Hogarth Illustrated (London: J. & J. Boydel, 1798, vol. 3).
2 - Re-engraved copy after Hogarth's illustration for London: Tonson, 1738; Hogarth used a previous design by Vanderbank and this was the only illustration included in Tonson's edition. His other six illustrations were rejected. |