Ant

1943

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This is a drawing of an ant. The image depicts a highly detailed and magnified view of the ant, showcasing the texture and intricate details of its body segments, legs, and antennae. The composition presents the ant against a textured background. Each segment of the ant, from its head with its compound eyes and mandibles to the segmented abdomen, is rendered with meticulous attention to shadows and textures. The overall effect is a realistic portrayal that emphasizes the minute details of an ant's anatomy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Accession Number

    1974.28.16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 328

  • 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

Q65574233

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