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Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Don Antonios wife had invited several of her friends to a ball, to honour her guest"(engraving)
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Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Don Antonios wife had invited several of her friends to a ball, to honour her guest"(engraving)
6008433 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " Don Antonios wife had invited several of her friends to a ball, to honour her guest" (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Don Antonios wife had invited several of her friends to a ball, to honour her guest." Illustration for The History of Don Quixote by Cervantes (Cassell, c 1880). Images scanned at high resolution and digitally cleaned to permit repro at large size if necessary.); © Look and Learn
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In this engraving by Gustave Dore, we are transported to the world of Don Quixote, the iconic literary character created by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. The scene depicts a grand ball hosted by Don Antonio's wife in honor of their esteemed guest. As we gaze upon the print, we can almost hear the lively music and feel the excitement in the air. Dore's intricate attention to detail brings every element of this 19th-century ballroom to life. The elegant guests, dressed in exquisite attire, engage in animated conversations and graceful dances. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to each figure present. Through this artwork, Dore captures not only the splendor of a social gathering but also reflects on themes prevalent throughout Cervantes' novel - illusion versus reality and idealism versus practicality. Don Quixote himself embodies these contradictions as he pursues his chivalrous adventures while being perceived as delusional by those around him. This engraving serves as a visual representation of one of literature's most beloved tales. It transports us into an enchanting world where imagination intertwines with reality. Dore's skillful interpretation pays homage to both Cervantes' timeless work and his own artistic prowess. As viewers, we are invited to immerse ourselves in this momentous occasion alongside Don Quixote and his companions - witnessing firsthand how even within fiction, art has the power to transport us beyond our own realities into realms filled with wonderment and intrigue.
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