Calanche of Piana, Corsica

1934

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows an intricate rock formation with small trees nestled in and around its details. The horizon is placed towards the upper right, where the sky meets the lines suggesting distant waters. The technique in this piece is meticulous and highly detailed, with sharp, contrasting lines creating depth and texture in the rocky surfaces. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white to create contrasts that emphasize the textures and patterns. Closest to us are large rock formations with distinctly carved surfaces and textured foliage, while in the distance, the horizon blends with the sky and sea lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving

  • Credit Line

    Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.8 x 31.7 cm (9 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 32.7 x 38.3 cm (12 7/8 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1981.80.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 246

  • Copyright

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

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1997

  • M.C. Escher: A Centennial Tribute, National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Diego Museum of Art; The Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, 1997-1999.

2000

  • "M.C. Escher", Knoxville Museum of Art, 2000.

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

Q74038060

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