Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972)
For the series XXIV Emblemata that are allusions (pictures with talk, inspired by the Golden Age), Escher made this woodcut.
Published in 1931
Signed in the print
Print run 300
For this book, Escher made 24 woodcuts (text in Dutch and Latin), the text is by his friend A.E. Drijfhout. The beehive is one of these woodcuts.
For reference, see also the oeuvre book of Escher by Bool, pages 227 to 234.
The woodcut is in nice condition and slightly discolored due to age.
Woodcut size 14 x 18 cm.
The photos of the cover and index/numbering page are for illustration purposes and are not part of the lot.
Light discoloration
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight23 cmWidth20 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring