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Washington, DC 20565

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San Cosimo, Ravello

1932

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a downward perspective above structures, leading to the ground. No clear horizon line is visible. The view includes a rocky and architectural setting with detailed vegetation, a pergola, tree trunks, leaves, staircases, doorways, and buildings nestled into rock formations. The background displays textured rock surfaces with a stippling technique. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of sepia or light brown. The scene showcases an interaction between man-made structures and natural elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection)
Dimensions

sheet: 41.12 × 32.07 cm (16 3/16 × 12 5/8 in.)
image: 31.43 × 22.23 cm (12 3/8 × 8 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1975.19.9
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 208

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

Q65574428

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