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Mount Etna near Bronte, Sicily

1933

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image features a rugged landscape dominated by a mountain in the distance. The horizon line is situated in the upper third of the image. The mountain is topped with a bright covering resembling snow, contrasting with the darker rocks below. The art style emphasizes strong outlines and textured shading. The artwork uses a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and various grays. Close to the viewer are large, jagged rock formations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Print Purchase Fund (Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection)
Accession Number

1975.19.10
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 224
Copyright

All M.C. Escher works © Cordon Art-Baarn-the Netherlands. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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

Q65574430

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