Path of Life III

1966

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image displays swirling, intersecting lines forming a mandala-like pattern with a central multi-layered spiral. It features bold black and white geometric shapes and red flowing arcs. The design gives the impression of repeating and overlapping shapes that create depth and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in red and black, printed from two blocks on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image (diameter): 37 cm (14 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 47 x 44.4 cm (18 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.90.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 445

  • Copyright

    All M.C. Escher works © Cordon Art-Baarn-the Netherlands. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

  • Bool, F.H. et al. M.C. Escher: His Life and Complete Graphic Work. Amsterdam: Meulenhoff, 1981; English-language edition, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1982.

Wikidata ID

Q74038864

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