Larix

1961

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a symmetrical illustration of a flower similar to a rose, with multiple layers of petals, rendered in black and white. The color palette consists of black and off-white, emphasizing the texture and shading of the petals. Positioned centrally, the flower fills most of the image space, with petals increasing in size towards the edges.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 7.5 x 7.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 16.6 x 12.9 cm (6 9/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.80

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 440

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 center in graphite below image: M.C.Escher (underlined); lower center in plate: '61 / MCE

Wikidata ID

Q74045479

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