Oostpoort

1939

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a structure with tall spires and intricate architectural details from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is low in the frame, emphasizing the structure and surrounding landscape of trees. The artwork is a woodcut with bold lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is black and white with strong contrast. Trees and foliage are depicted closely with intricate details, while in the distance, rows of trees are shown in silhouettes. The sky has horizontal, evenly spaced lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Graham Nash

  • Accession Number

    1977.71.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 314


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

Q65574442

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