Bookplate Albert Ernst Bosman

probably 1946

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This is a drawing of an open book with a bookworm emerging from its pages. The image features intricate line work that creates texture and depth, depicting an open book with printed text on its pages. The bookworm is detailed with segmentations, suggesting its motion out of the book. The name "Albert Ernst Bosman" is displayed above the book, and below is the phrase "EX LIBRIS," indicating a bookplate. The style is reminiscent of traditional ex libris designs, emphasizing clean lines and contrasting light and shadows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 8 x 6 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 347

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.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite below image: M.C.Escher (underlined); lower center in plate: MCE; across top in plate: ALBERT ERNST / BOSMAN; lower right in plate: EX / LIBRIS

Wikidata ID

Q74045130

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