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Dr. Ronald H. Cordover

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Printed with black lines on cream-white paper, a quarter circle is filled with a pattern of interlocking fish with their mouths touching. The fish create three-pointed stars where their mouths meet, and the fins fit together in this dense design. The fish have teardrop-shaped pupils in teardrop-shaped eyes. The animals are largest near the center and get smaller and then infinitesimal around the edge.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, woodcut in black, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1984.61.7

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · woodcut in black ·  Accession ID  1984.61.7

The image shows a circular pattern made of symmetrical lines and shapes forming a segmented mandala design. The abstract pattern consists of fish-like figures arranged in a spiral repetition that decreases in size towards the circle's edge, creating a sense of movement. The geometric shapes, resembling aquatic creatures, are tessellated to form a cohesive pattern. Numbers "3" and "4" are seen within some sections of the pattern.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, woodcut in red, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1984.61.11

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · woodcut in red ·  Accession ID  1984.61.11

The sculpture features a stylized, abstract design with a central element resembling a fish or a bird against a fan-like background. It is crafted from wood, giving it a natural brown color. The surface is meticulously carved to create texture and depth, with intricately designed patterns and contrasting smooth and rough areas. The piece is flat and can be viewed from above, resembling a decorative plaque or relief sculpture against a light background.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, carved woodblock, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Cordover, 1984.60.1

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · carved woodblock ·  Accession ID  1984.60.1

This is a drawing of the interior of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, showcasing its Gothic architecture. The image captures the tall columns, arches, and high windows that allow light to stream through, creating a play of light and shadow. The perspective provides a view of a corridor with columns. The drawing is monochromatic, using shades of grey to convey depth and texture. The artist rendered the ornate details of the architecture. The date "8-IV-39" suggests the artwork may have been created on April 8, 1939.
M.C. Escher, Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, 1939, black crayon and white chalk on gray laid paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Cordover, 1985.71.1

Nieuwe Kerk, Delft

M.C. Escher · 1939 · black crayon and white chalk on gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.71.1

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with architectural elements. The horizon is unclear, with hills and small structures fading into the top of the image. Gently rolling hills with sketched outlines of vegetation and buildings appear in the distance, creating depth. The detailed pencil sketch features precise linework, depicting solid forms of buildings and natural curves of the landscape. Well-defined rooftops with rendered shingles stand out. The monochromatic color palette uses shades of pencil gray. A road leads to an arched bridge over a river, with buildings nearby having tile-like rooftops.
M.C. Escher, Corte, 1933, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Cordover, 1984.98.1

Corte

M.C. Escher · 1933 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1984.98.1

The image features intersecting lines and shapes arranged in a semicircular pattern. The dominant shapes resemble elongated ellipses or pointed leaves radiating from central points, outlined with black and red lines that converge at these focal points. These abstract forms are bordered by smaller, intricate patterns. The design evokes a sense of kaleidoscopic repetition.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, pen with black and red ink over graphite on tan tracing paper, Print Purchase Fund (Seymour and Iris Schwartz Collection), 1984.61.3

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · pen with black and red ink over graphite on tan tracing paper ·  Accession ID  1984.61.3

The sculpture is fan-shaped and adorned with intricate carvings depicting stylized leaf-like forms with eye-shaped cutouts. It is made of a dark material, likely wood, with a blackened finish revealing a lighter color underneath. The carvings present overlapping leaf-like forms in a dense pattern, creating a textured appearance. The object appears flat with detailed etchings that play with light and shadow. Small holes along the edges may serve as attachment points or decorative accents.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, carved woodblock, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Cordover, 1984.60.5

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · carved woodblock ·  Accession ID  1984.60.5

The sculpture is fan-like with abstract geometric designs and patterns etched into its surface. It is crafted from a brown material resembling wood. The surface has deliberate carvings for texture. A numeral "2" is engraved near the center. There is a small circular cutout in the lower portion. The piece appears to be carefully crafted with intricate details.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, carved woodblock, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Cordover, 1984.60.2

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · carved woodblock ·  Accession ID  1984.60.2

The image shows a series of black shapes spiraling downwards, diminishing in size, resembling a bird with outstretched wings or a stylized airplane. The shapes have a continuous, flowing curvature connecting each form. The image features a large shape on the right and series of progressively smaller shapes forming an arc, suggesting movement similar to a flock of birds or a pattern in flight.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, woodcut in black, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1984.61.5

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · woodcut in black ·  Accession ID  1984.61.5

The image shows a circular design divided by dashed lines into four quadrants. Each section contains repeated abstract shapes resembling fish or birds with a symmetrical pattern, outlined in a greenish hue. The shapes are arranged in rotational symmetry around the circle and vary in size, creating a sense of movement toward the center. Numbers "3" and "4" are included within the circle, suggesting a progression or sequence. The overall composition evokes mathematical elegance similar to a kaleidoscope pattern or the organic form of a coral reef.
M.C. Escher, Circle Limit III, 1959, woodcut in blue, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1984.61.12

Circle Limit III

M.C. Escher · 1959 · woodcut in blue ·  Accession ID  1984.61.12