Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Whirlpools

1957

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image displays concentric circles made of intricate lines and shapes forming an abstract pattern. The design is symmetrical, with curved lines creating movement and depth. The patterns inside the circles repeat rhythmically, with shapes resembling fish or eye motifs entwined within. The overall composition suggests an organic form captured in an abstract drawing.

This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving in black
Credit Line

Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 32.3 x 32.5 cm (12 11/16 x 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1983.109.14
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 423, State (partial proof)

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

Q74045089

You may be interested in