Pond

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image features a black and white artwork of a body of water with rocks on one side and plants and foliage on the other side. The horizon is visible above the center with dense plants and a tree. The artwork is characterized by bold, textural brushstrokes creating depth and complexity. Swirling marks adorn the rocks, while vegetation casts shadows on the water's rippled surface. The color scheme is limited to black and varying shades of gray for contrast and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black brush and ink with scraping on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Barry and Gigi Fitzmorris

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40 x 41.5 cm (15 3/4 x 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.159.10

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1980

  • M. C. Escher Archive: Drawings, 106 microfiche, Gemeentemuseum, The Hague and Interdocumentation Company, Zug, Switzerland, 1980: no. 1749.

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite, by later hand: $18,000.00; lower right verso in graphite, by later hand: T691-x-1972

Wikidata ID

Q64594524

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