Santa Francesca Romana

1934

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows an architectural scene from a slightly elevated angle, focusing on ancient structures. The horizon is hidden by the buildings. The artwork is created in a linocut or woodcut style with horizontal lines carved into the dark surface. The color scheme is black and white, emphasizing contrasts to outline arches, facades, and a tower in the middle. The closest structures are solid with verticals and arches, while those in the distance are lighter with subtle contrasts.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection

  • Accession Number

    1978.90.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 253

  • 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

Q65574527

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