This lot consists of a fine art print on paper, done in the modern style of artist M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972). Graphite inscription at bottom of composition reads, "No. 150/200. M.C. Escher". This surreal image depicts a swirling infinity of interlocking bird shapes, with purples and oranges weaving in and out of the pattern. Done in the mesmerizing, calculated, Op Art style for which Escher was so well known. This unframed piece measures approximately 11.5" x 8.5". Image sight approximately 6.5" x 6.75".

Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 17 June 1898-27 March 1972) was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically-inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. Despite wide popular interest, Escher was for long somewhat neglected in the art world, even in his native Netherlands. He was 70 before a retrospective exhibition was held. In the twenty-first century, he became more widely appreciated, with exhibitions across the world.

His work features mathematical objects and operations including impossible objects, explorations of infinity, reflection, symmetry, perspective, truncated and stellated polyhedra, hyperbolic geometry, and tessellations. Although Escher believed he had no mathematical ability, he interacted with the mathematicians George Palya, Roger Penrose, Harold Coxeter and crystallographer Friedrich Haag, and conducted his own research into tessellation.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed approx. 11.5" x 8.5". Image sight approx. 6.5" x 6.75".


Our December 19th auction includes consignments from both the United States and Overseas. Offering a unique collection of decorative art.

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"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but the actual authorship is unknown.

Overall good condition. No tears, stains, creases, or serious aesthetic damage. Image remains bright and bold. Please see photos for additional detail.