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Division

1956

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a circular pattern of interlocking geometric shapes and intricate lines forming an abstract design. The shapes resemble fish or bird-like figures repeating across the circle. The outer edge has a jagged, wavy border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection
Accession Number

1974.28.64
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 411, State ii/?

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

Schattschneider, Doris and Wallace Walker. M.C. Escher Kaleidocycles.Norfolk, 1978:fig. 54.

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

Q65574349

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