"E is een Ezel" (Donkey)

1953

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image includes blocky, three-dimensional "EEE" shapes arranged in a repeating pattern with dots and diagonal lines. In the center, there is a depiction of a donkey head with long ears and an open mouth, appearing to bray or call out. The contrast between the detailed donkey and the geometric shapes draws focus to the central figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 9.7 x 6.7 cm (3 13/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 13.8 x 10 cm (5 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.62

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 392

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 (underlined) / with best wishes for Mr. C.V.S. / Roosevelt.Baarn, November 6, 1967; lower right in plate: MCE

Wikidata ID

Q74045380

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