Original antique engraving of Sancho Panza tossed in a blanket in the inn yard, the first illustration of an English edition of Don Quixote. The scene sits within an engraved border of garlands, ribbons and a radiant mask. Lettered at the foot: Stothard del. - Gregnion sculp. - Don Quixote, and numbered I.
Original antique engraving of Sancho Panza tossed in a blanket in the inn yard, the first illustration of an English edition of Don Quixote. The scene sits within an engraved border of garlands, ribbons and a radiant mask. Lettered at the foot: Stothard del. - Gregnion sculp. - Don Quixote, and numbered I.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Thomas Stothard (1755-1834).
Engraver: Charles Grignion.
Date: 9 March 1782.
Source: The History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote; London, Harrison & Co.
Dimensions: 4.3 x 6.4 in (11 x 16.3 cm).
Condition: Good. Traces on the back of having been mounted in an album.