Emblem for Restaurant Insulinde, The Hague

1944

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

This is a drawing of a logo for a restaurant named "Insulinde". The logo features intricate red linework forming a circular design. Within the circular border, there are three prominent sections: the top two sections depict palm trees and a sunrise scene, while the bottom section illustrates a traditional structure with a steep roof, supported by columns. A bird is perched within the central section of the circle, surrounded by ornate swirls. The text surrounding the circle reads "Chineesch-Indisch Restaurant 'Insulinde'", with additional non-Latin characters at the top.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in red on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image (diameter): 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 16.7 x 14.6 cm (6 9/16 x 5 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.78

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 332

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) / handdruk; o in plate: CHINEESCH [chinese writing]INDISCH / RESTAURANT "INSULINDE"

Wikidata ID

Q74045452

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