Green Sea

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image depicts a landscape from a high vantage point. The lack of a visible horizon directs attention to the forms and patterns of the terrain, suggesting depth and motion. The brushstrokes feature linear and crosshatch patterns that create a textured, topographical effect. The color scheme is mainly deep blues and greys, contributing to a subdued atmosphere and highlighting the texture and shading details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    conte crayon and white chalk on dark grayish-green laid Fabriano laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Barry and Gigi Fitzmorris

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.5 x 23.5 cm (19 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.159.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Barry and Gigi Fitzmorris; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1980

  • M. C. Escher Archive: Drawings, 106 microfiche, Gemeentemuseum, The Hague and Interdocumentation Company, Zug, Switzerland, 1980: no. 1320.

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite, by later hand: T291-x-69

Watermarks

ROMA [Romulus and Remus with wolf]

Wikidata ID

Q64594522

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