The Hoosier Don Quixote / J.K. after Doré.
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Illustration shows Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks as Don Quixote, he is standing with shield and lance next to a well on which stands a suit of armor labeled "Indiana Organization", to the right of Fairbanks, in the background, is a hobby horse; the full moon above shows the face of President Theodore Roosevelt.
Caption: The flower of Indiana knighthood keeping watch over his boiler-plate.
Illus. in: Puck, v. 57, no. 1476 (1905 June 14), centerfold.
Copyright 1905 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.
Hey diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon; The little dog laughed to see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon. /A nursery rhyme from the 1700's /
Gustave Dore (1832-1883) was a French painter, illustrator and engraver. He is best known for his detailed and dramatic illustrations of classic literature, including Dante's Divine Comedy, Cervantes' Don Quixote and the Bible. Dore's work was characterised by his intricate line work and his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a scene. He was also a prolific painter, producing large-scale works depicting historical and mythological subjects. Despite his success during his lifetime, Dore died in relative obscurity and his work was largely forgotten until the mid-20th century, when it experienced a resurgence in popularity.
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