Knots

1965

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image depicts an intricate design of intertwined loops forming a seamless knot, composed of closely spaced lines that create a dynamic sense of movement. The abstract illustration resembles a Möbius strip, presenting an illusion of a three-dimensional object twisting in space. The overlapping curves and continuous flow evoke a twisted ribbon or rope, suggesting endlessness and interconnectedness. Shadowing and highlights enhance the depth and complexity of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in orange and black, printed from two blocks

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Accession Number

    1982.90.17

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 444, State (partial proof)

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

Q74038842

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