Calvi, Corsica

1933

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a coastal town in a meticulous engraving style. A large fortified structure with a round tower and battlements is near the viewer. Small boats are moored by the water, suggesting a seaside location. A street lined with people and palm trees curves along the water, leading into the town. The middle area is filled with closely packed buildings marked by cross-hatching, stretching toward the horizon. The horizon features hills and more distant structures. The scene is monochromatic, using dense lines and stippling to create depth and detail.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 39.05 × 30.16 cm (15 3/8 × 11 7/8 in.)
    image: 32.07 × 24.13 cm (12 5/8 × 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.65.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 241

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

Q65574158

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