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Image | 1818-London-Cadell-01-008 |
Illustration No. | 1   |
Illustrator | Robert Smirke |
Engraver | Unknown |
Lithographer | |
Title Caption | |
Title Supplied | The housekeeper and the niece burning the books |
Part | Part I, Madrid 1605 |
Chapter | Chapter 7 |
Subject |
7.1 Burning of DQ’s books |
Illustration Type |
Head vignette |
Technique |
Burin engraving |
Color | Black and white |
Volume | I |
Page Number | 67 |
Image Dimension | 54 x 93 |
Page Dimension | 244 x 150 |
Commentary | In don Quixote's house courtyard, the housekeeper and the niece burn don Quixote's chivalry books; the greyhound observes them.
Headpiece of great beauty and with excellent engraving (see smoke effect). |
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