Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972)
Escher created this woodcut for the XXIV Emblemata series, which are symbolic images (pictures with stories inspired by the Dutch Golden Age).
Published in 1931
Monogrammed in the print
Edition: 300
Escher created 24 woodcuts for this book (text in Dutch and Latin), the text being by his friend A.E. Drijfhout. The mushroom is one of these woodcuts.
See also the Escher oeuvre book by Bool, pages 227 through 234, for reference.
The woodcut is in good condition and slightly discolored due to age.
Woodcut dimensions: 14 x 18 cm.
The photos of the cover and the index/numbering page are for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the lot.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsWhite, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight23 cmWidth19 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring