Dragon

1952

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This print shows a curving dragon standing on a small bed of crystals. The dragon is depicted in a stylized geometric manner, with intricate patterns creating the texture of its scales, wings, and tail. Its clawed feet grip the angular crystals beneath it. The dragon's body twists around itself, its tail in its mouth. Its head, tail, and wings are layered in strange ways; even though its head and tail should be behind its outstretched wings, they seem to emerge through diamond-shaped openings in the wings, as if the creature was a paper doll. The background of the print is black.
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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

Q65574309

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