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
- Pictures
About this work
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
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores