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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Genazzano, Abruzzi

1929

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a densely packed cluster of buildings, likely a town or village, with rooftops and facades neatly aligned. The horizon is in the upper third, topped by clouds. A church tower stands out in the skyline. The artwork is detailed with linework and stippling creating texture and depth. The color palette is in shades of sepia or a monochromatic scheme. Steps and paths lead into the cityscape, ascending towards the buildings in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection
Accession Number

1978.90.14
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 127, State ii?/ii?

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

Q65574542

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