Barbarano, Cimino

1929

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows an elevated village on a cliff with rock formations. The viewpoint is from above, looking towards the village with the horizon high up in the image. The village has rectangular buildings and a tower on the edge of the cliff. The scene has fine detailing with cross-hatching and precise lines, utilizing a monochromatic color scheme of gray and black. There are jagged cliffs, sparse foliage, and a pathway or water feature leading into the depth of the image.
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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

Q65574545

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