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Diploma Tijdelijke Academie, Eindhoven

1945

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This image features an owl on a rock with a landscape in the background. The owl is detailed with large eyes and plumage, symbolizing wisdom. The background shows a rural scene with smoke rising and a snake beside the owl. The illustration is in a high contrast black and white style resembling woodcut or engraving. The overall atmosphere is dramatic and somewhat surreal, similar to works by M. C. Escher.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection
Accession Number

1974.28.21
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 337, State iii?/iv

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

Q65574241

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