Seated Female Nude

probably 1921

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image displays a black triangular shape enclosing curved and intersecting lines, forming an abstract composition. The lines suggest a folded or seated figure, resembling limbs crossing over each other. The design can be interpreted as a shield-like pattern or leaves and petals arranged intricately.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    linoleum cut on tan paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.5 x 37.5 cm (10 13/16 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 86

  • Copyright

    All M.C. Escher works © Cordon Art-Baarn-the Netherlands. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M.C.E.

Wikidata ID

Q74045080

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