Initial H

probably 1932

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a complex composition of vertical and horizontal lines forming abstract shapes. One shape resembles a creature with goat-like features, including a curled horn and textured fur. Beside it, a smaller figure resembling a frog or lizard stands on hind legs, positioned below the larger figure's tail. The image contains dark and light abstract patterns creating an illusion of depth and form, similar to woodcut techniques.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on thin Japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection

  • Accession Number

    1981.80.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 195

  • Series Title

    De vreeselijke avonturen van Scholastica: p.12

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

Q74038018

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