"M is een Muis" (Mouse)

published 1953

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image depicts a series of thick, wavy lines forming a spiraling shape. The composition is abstract, using bold black and white striping to create depth and movement. At the lower part of the image, the shape resolves into the form of a cat's head, with simple geometric features including a triangular face and circular eyes.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 10 x 6.5 cm (3 15/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.9 x 13.9 cm (7 13/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.115

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 393

  • Series Title

    Various Artists' Grafisch ABC [1983.109.103-128]

Associated Artworks

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The image displays an abstract composition with bold, black shapes on a white background. The main element resembles the letter 'A', blending into a larger form suggesting the structure of a tree. Within the negative space of the 'A', a simple figure appears to be standing.

Letter "A"

Gerd Arntz

1953

The image shows black letters arranged in an abstract formation on a pink background. The letters start with a large 'A' at the top, followed by a 'B', and end with a 'C' at the bottom, stacked vertically and slightly overlapping. Below this, the word "DEGRAFISCHE" is curved upwards.

Grafisch ABC

Various Artists

1953

A black rectangle encloses an abstract B-shaped figure with sharp, angular lines intersecting at various points. The design resembles a stylized capital letter "B," showcasing a blend of rigid and fluid lines.

Letter "B"

Hubert Bekman

1953

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.

Wikidata ID

Q74045633

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