Carruba Tree (Ravello) [recto]

1932

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image is an overhead view of a detailed engraving or carving with various textures and patterns. There is no visible horizon, as the focus is on the surface. The technique features textured carvings creating a tactile quality. The lines vary in depth, adding dimension. The color palette is dark with lighter tones where the material is carved away. Dark and light areas create contrast, highlighting the detailed patterns. The upper part shows dense carvings suggesting foliage and branches, while the lower part features patterns resembling vegetation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    carved woodblock

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Martin N. Rosen

  • Dimensions

    block: 31.43 × 23.97 cm (12 3/8 × 9 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.73.4.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 210 (woodblock)

Associated Artworks

The image shows an elevated view looking downward onto a small town surrounded by steep, rocky terrains. The horizon line is high, with water and the sky above, featuring a linear pattern of clouds with hints of orange. There are no distinguishable landmarks on the horizon. The style appears to be a woodcut or linoleum cut, with intricate carving creating texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and some brown shading. Rooftops of buildings in the town are visible, cascading downward with angular lines. Rugged cliffs and terraces in the distance are dotted with small trees and vegetation.

Atrani, Coast of Amalfi [verso]

M.C. Escher

1932

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: woodblock for no. 210.

Inscriptions

carved lower right in reverse: 2-'32 MCE

Wikidata ID

Q63571089

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