Roofs

1939

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image is a print of a cityscape with a cluster of buildings and rooftops. The viewpoint is slightly elevated with a prominent church tower rising above the surrounding roofs. The style features detailed linework typical of a woodcut technique, creating patterns on the buildings. The color palette is monochromatic with black lines on a white background. Various rooftops with different patterns and chimneys are depicted in detail, while in the distance, the church tower stands out against the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Graham Nash

  • Accession Number

    1977.71.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 319


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

Q65574464

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