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Turello, Southern Italy

1932

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a landscape with a village nestled among mountains. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with a detailed pen and ink drawing style. The color palette is monochromatic, mostly shades of brown and beige. Stone walls and plants frame the view of the village with clustered rooftops and a church. Terraced slopes and a rolling landscape can be seen in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

1975.19.11
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 209

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

Q65574432

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