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1917

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows a stylized illustration focusing only on the head and partial shoulders of a person. The individual appears to be lying down or reclining, with their head resting on one side. The facial features are abstract and minimalistic, with closed eyes, a simple representation of a nose, and a lightly outlined mouth. The hair is depicted in brown tones with flowing lines. The color palette is soft, with shades of green and brown against a beige background. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects held by the person. The entire composition has a dreamy, abstract quality, with no distinct background elements other than a plain textured beige surface.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    linoleum cut in green and brown on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.3 x 11 cm (3 11/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.1 x 14.1 cm (4 3/8 x 5 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.91

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 12

  • Volume Title

    Scrapbook 15: p.5

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 right in graphite below image: M.C.E.

Wikidata ID

Q74045533

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