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Michael S. Sachs, Inc.

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The image shows a landscape view from an elevated vantage point. The horizon is suggested by a distant, snow-capped mountain with clouds. Below are rocky formations, terraced hillsides, and buildings on a cliff. The artistry uses fine brushstrokes for texture, with a color palette of monochrome tones. The scene conveys a sense of vastness and serenity.
M.C. Escher, Castel Mola, Sicily, 1932, lithograph, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.3

Castel Mola, Sicily

M.C. Escher · 1932 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.19.3

This is a photograph of a concert poster. The image depicts a poster with a dark purple background for a musical event featuring the "Matthaus Passion" by Johan Sebastian Bach, organized by "De Nederlandsche Bachvereeniging." The design centers on intricate and stylized text, with radiating lines surrounding the central block of text. The fonts are heavily ornamented with a vintage flair. The poster also mentions that the event takes place on Good Friday at the "Groote Kerk te Naarden." The layout and composition emphasize the musical and cultural importance of the featured work.
M.C. Escher, Matthäus Passion van Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, 1938, concert program with woodcut title and illustration in purple on cover, Gift of Michael S. Sachs, Inc., 1995.57.1

Matthäus Passion van Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750

M.C. Escher · 1938 · concert program with woodcut title and illustration in purple on cover ·  Accession ID  1995.57.1

The image shows a nude woman seated on the ground in a kneeling posture, facing left. She has long, black hair and is surrounded by stylized flowers. The background is dark, creating contrast with the woman and flowers.
M.C. Escher, Seated Female Nude with Flowers, 1920/1921, woodcut, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.6

Seated Female Nude with Flowers

M.C. Escher · 1920/1921 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1975.19.6

The image shows a series of buildings on a cliff. The buildings have angular facades and are closely packed along the edge of the cliff. There is no visible horizon, focusing on the cliff and the structures. The artwork emphasizes detailed lines for texture on the rock formations and buildings. The color palette is muted with primarily sepia tones. The rock formations have layers and appear as terraces with sporadic vegetation. In the distance, the cliff continues downwards and an arched viaduct is partially visible.
M.C. Escher, Tropea, Calabria, 1931, lithograph, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.12

Tropea, Calabria

M.C. Escher · 1931 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.19.12

The image features a rugged landscape dominated by a mountain in the distance. The horizon line is situated in the upper third of the image. The mountain is topped with a bright covering resembling snow, contrasting with the darker rocks below. The art style emphasizes strong outlines and textured shading. The artwork uses a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and various grays. Close to the viewer are large, jagged rock formations.
M.C. Escher, Mount Etna near Bronte, Sicily, 1933, lithograph, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.10

Mount Etna near Bronte, Sicily

M.C. Escher · 1933 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.19.10

The image shows an aerial view of a cathedral and the surrounding town. The vantage point is from above, offering a detailed look at the cathedral's architectural features, such as its towers, roof arches, and numerous windows. The horizon is placed relatively high in the image, where a row of buildings lines against a body of water. The image is a lithograph with precise lines forming textures and details. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and beige. Closest to us is the cathedral dominating the view, with tiled rooftops of smaller buildings around it. In the distance, the sea adds to the scene.
M.C. Escher, Cathedral of Cefalu, Sicily, 1932, lithograph, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.5

Cathedral of Cefalu, Sicily

M.C. Escher · 1932 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.19.5

The image shows a downward perspective above structures, leading to the ground. No clear horizon line is visible. The view includes a rocky and architectural setting with detailed vegetation, a pergola, tree trunks, leaves, staircases, doorways, and buildings nestled into rock formations. The background displays textured rock surfaces with a stippling technique. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of sepia or light brown. The scene showcases an interaction between man-made structures and natural elements.
M.C. Escher, San Cosimo, Ravello, 1932, lithograph, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.9

San Cosimo, Ravello

M.C. Escher · 1932 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.19.9

The image depicts an intricate illustration of a lush, overgrown environment. In the scene, a decayed structure is partially covered by dense vegetation. Fine linework gives texture and depth, and the color palette is mostly sepia or black and white. The lower part of the image shows large leaves and plant details, while in the distance, ruins blend with the sky as nature reclaims man-made structures. A small boat navigates an overgrown waterway.
Philippe Mohlitz, L'ete, 1975, etching and drypoint, Gift of Michael Sachs, 1977.25.1

L'ete

Philippe Mohlitz · 1975 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  1977.25.1

The image shows a landscape with a village nestled among mountains. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with a detailed pen and ink drawing style. The color palette is monochromatic, mostly shades of brown and beige. Stone walls and plants frame the view of the village with clustered rooftops and a church. Terraced slopes and a rolling landscape can be seen in the distance.
M.C. Escher, Turello, Southern Italy, 1932, lithograph, Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection), 1975.19.11

Turello, Southern Italy

M.C. Escher · 1932 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.19.11

The image depicts intersecting lines forming a grid-like pattern resembling a crossword puzzle, with names like "M.C. ESCHER" and "J.M. PRANGE" spelled out in the lines. The abstract arrangement of words and dark, shaded patterns between them resembles a complex, layered structure. The design evokes interlocking gears or a city map seen from above. The combination of text and bold black shading creates depth and complexity, guiding the eye across a network of familiar typographical forms arranged in an artistic composition.
M.C. Escher, 4 Grafici, 1952, exhibition brochure with woodcut illustration in black on cover, Gift of Michael S. Sachs, Inc., 1995.57.2

4 Grafici

M.C. Escher · 1952 · exhibition brochure with woodcut illustration in black on cover ·  Accession ID  1995.57.2