Don Quixote, having been attacked, is lifted off his horse on his return to his house. Mezzotint by C. Turner, 1827, after J. Porter.

  • Porter John, active 1824-1842.
Date:
April 1827
Reference:
37344i
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Description

Don Quixote, vol. 1, chapter 5: Don Quixote, being beaten by traders from Toledo, is deluded into thinking he is taking part in battles against the Moors: a neighbouring farmer rescues him and, playing to his delusions, brings him home, where he is received by his niece. The farmer, holding the horse's reins, tells the story to Don Quixote's housekeeper

Publication/Creation

London (96 Strand) : Published ... at R. Ackermann's repository of arts, April 1827.

Physical description

1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 37.7 x 50.3 cm

Lettering

Don Quixote, brought home by the peasant after his first adventure. Vol. 1 chap. 5. Don Quijote, conducido a su casa por el labrador despues de su primera salida. Tomo I, cap. 5. John Porter pinx.t Cha.s Turner sculp.t

Reference

Wellcome Collection 37344i

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