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The Borger Oak, Oosterbeek

1919

M.C. Escher

Associated Names

M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows intertwining and angular lines forming an abstract design resembling a complex, geometric tree. At the top right, there is a circular form with radiating lines. Below the tree, there are curved, parallel lines suggesting the ground.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linoleum cut on light tan wove paper
Credit Line

Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection
Dimensions

plate: 10 x 8.4 cm (3 15/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
sheet: 17.3 x 11.1 cm (6 13/16 x 4 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1983.109.102
Catalogue Raisonné

Bool 1981, no. 29

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 left in graphite below image: MCEscher-

Wikidata ID

Q74045586

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