The Curate & Barber disguising themselves to convey D. Quixote home., William Hogarth, circa 1726

The curate and barber disguising themselves; at the inn, a woman dressing the curate from la mancha in female clothing, while maritornes clasps her hands in delight; behind, the barber stands at a mirror, attaching a false beard; sancho is seen through the open door at left, sitting at a table and drinking from a flagon; proposed illustration to 'don quixote'. C. 1726; this state printed 1756 or after etching and engraving. Date: circa 1726. Dimensions: Height: 251 mm; Width: 176 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Miguel de Cervantes. Collection: British Museum. The Curate & Barber disguising themselves to convey D. Quixote home. (BM Cc,2.251)