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Order and Chaos

1955

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows sharp geometric shapes converging to form a star-like pattern at the center, surrounded by a circular arrangement of irregular rock-like forms. This abstract design contrasts sharp triangles and angular facets with surrounding rough, organic shapes resembling pebbles and stones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 38.1 × 26.51 cm (15 × 10 7/16 in.)
image: 26.67 × 26.67 cm (10 1/2 × 10 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1974.28.60
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 402

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

Q65574343

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