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Sphere Surface with Longitudinals and Latitudinals

1958

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image features a grid of curved and straight lines intersecting to create a dome-like shape. The lines suggest a geometric form resembling a globe or a bent coordinate grid, with marked numbers. The lines fan out from a central point towards the top, creating a sense of perspective and depth on a sepia-toned background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on tracing paper
Credit Line

Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection
Dimensions

overall: 36.7 x 30.3 cm (14 7/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1978.90.33

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Schwartz; gift 1978 to NGA.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Schwartz

Inscriptions

artist's notations across recto in graphite

Wikidata ID

Q64594504

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