Alberobello: Trullo

1936

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image displays a pencil drawing of a trullo, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The focus is on the architectural structure, with the conical roof, decorative finial, adjoining structures on the left, a staircase on the right, and rectangular windows. The drawing is detailed with shading to depict rough stone textures. It is monochromatic, emphasizing the architectural features. The annotation "1-5-36 Alberobello Trullo" is visible in the top left corner. Additional architectural details are sketched in the upper right corner.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Barry and Gigi Fitzmorris

  • Dimensions

    overall: 32 x 24 cm (12 5/8 x 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.159.2


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. 456.

Inscriptions

upper left in crayon: 1-5-'36 / ALBEROBELLO / TRULLO; lower right verso in graphite, by later hand: T147-X-1971

Wikidata ID

Q64594526

You may be interested in

Loading Results