Cloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria

1931

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a high-angle view of a large building complex, possibly a mission or monastery, with a bell tower and dome to the left. In the foreground, there is a gnarled tree trunk framing the scene. The background features rugged mountains, giving a sense of depth. The artwork displays meticulous detailing in the brushstrokes or etching lines, providing texture to the landscape and structures. The color palette is monochromatic, likely from an ink illustration, enhancing details and contrast. The composition evokes a timeless and serene atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Accession Number

    1973.65.23

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 145

  • 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

Q65574103

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