Bookplate J.C. de Bruyn van Melis-en Mariekerke-Mackay

1946

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows an engraving framed by three gothic arches, featuring a cityscape with rooftops and church spires in the background. The engraving displays intricate linework, emphasizing architectural details and texture. The color scheme is black and white, creating contrast and patterns. In the foreground, there is an open book with illustrations, a vase with lilies, and text around the arches. At the top, there is an emblem.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image (lunette): 8 x 6 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 14.7 x 11.8 cm (5 13/16 x 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.26

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 341

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

across bottom in graphite below image: M.C.Escher / handdruk; lower center in plate: MCE; o in plate: EX LIBRIS / J.C.DE BRUYN VANMELIS-EN MARIEKERKE-MACRAY

Wikidata ID

Q74045167

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