Palm

1933

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This is a drawing of a stylized palm tree flanked by two agave plants. The central focus of the image is a large palm tree with textured trunk and detailed fronds. The leaves are arranged with an intricate pattern accentuating their curvature. The trunk has a crisscross texture. Surrounding the palm are two agave plants with elongated, pointed leaves spiraling outward. The drawing is monochrome with contrasting tones against a plain background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black and gray-green, printed from two blocks

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Accession Number

    1973.65.33

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 223

  • 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.

Wikidata ID

Q65574147

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