- M.C. Escher (after), authorized offset on smooth paper (170gsm approx.). 2000s - Copyright The M.C. Escher Company - Baam, The Netherlands - Size: 55 x 65 cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - M.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a dutch graphic artist renowned for his intricate and mathematically inspired artworks. His work often features impossible constructions, explorations of infinity, and optical illusions. Escher's prints and drawings challenge the boundaries of perception and perspective, making him a unique figure in the art world. Escher's art is celebrated for its precision and imaginative complexity. He is particularly known for his use of tessellation, interlocking repetitive patterns, and transformations. His work seamlessly blends art and mathematics, captivating both art enthusiasts and scientists. Escher's pieces have become highly valuable and sought after at auctions. For instance, his lithograph "Metamorphosis II" has fetched prices upwards of $500,000, reflecting his enduring influence and popularity. One of Escher's most famous works is "Belvedere" is one of Escher's most famous lithographs, created in 1958. The artwork depicts a seemingly normal architectural structure that, upon closer inspection, reveals itself to be an impossible object. The scene shows a two-story building with open arches and columns. A ladder connects the two floors, and people are seen interacting within and around the structure. The main feature of "Belvedere" is the impossibility of the building's construction. The pillars and arches defy logical architecture, creating a visual paradox where the three-dimensionality appears feasible but is actually impossible. Various figures are depicted, including a man sitting and studying a geometric figure, a person climbing the ladder, and others engaged in casual activities. These figures add a sense of normalcy to the otherwise surreal and impossible architecture. The artwork often symbolizes the conflict between perception and reality, a central theme in Escher's work. The man in the foreground holding an impossible object further emphasizes this motif. M.C. Escher remains a pivotal figure in the intersection of art and mathematics, with his works continuing to captivate audiences around the world. "Belvedere" exemplifies his ability to blend technical precision with imaginative, mind-bending concepts, creating a lasting impact on both artistic and scientific communities. His prints are not only artistic masterpieces but also visual explorations of complex mathematical ideas, making them highly valued and celebrated pieces in the art market. Artists of similar importance: Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Miro, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Warhol, Lautrec, Klimt, Matisse, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Rothko, Dalí, among others. # nouveau, oriental, asiatico, regalo, cojines, ideas, cama, sofa, silla, mantel, tapiz, elegancia, country, brocante, bronce, oro, raro, marfil, plata, ct, quilates, deco, cortinas, cojín, chic, leopardo, elefante, mono, tkanina, kangas, tissu, kangast, frey, panini, pokemon, star wars, marilyn monroe, diseño de interiores, antigüedad, pop, antiguo, cristal, exclusivo, eclectico, numerado, decoracion, poster, reloj, ormolu, espejo, retro, vintage, coleccionista, madera, vidrio, luxury, malaquita, piedra, rubí, rojo rabino, azul, diamante, brillante, anillo, collar, arete, bronce, louis, rolex, terciopelo, jean-michel basquiat, pablo picasso, david hockney, roy lichtenstein, joan miro, banksy, pierre soulages, karl lagasse, mel ramos, andy warhol, toulouse lautrec, gustav klimt, henri matisse, damien hirst, jeff koons, keith haring, matt groening, gerhard richter, yayoi kusama, mark rothko, takashi murakami, armando testa, bernard villemot, georges braque, juan garcia ripolles, rene magritte, laurence jenk, richard orlinski, magistretti, gauguin, monet, cezanne, van gogh, fernando botero, alex katz, georges braque, ommo wille, james rizzi, milo manara, wayne thiebaud, leonetto cappiello, kandinsky, salvador dalí, giovanni buffa, aldo tura, wendell castle, eames, ponti, florence knoll, minimalista, coa, artificial, token, certificate, crypto, limitado, enmarcado, industrial, corbusier, breuer, moda, lino, lujo, sex, nude, erotic, sea, mont blanc, porche, nintendo, apple, the beatles, rolling stones, carolina herrera, gucci, prada, calvin klein, christian dior, chanel, hermes, louis vuitton, loewe, artemide, kartell, lego, omega, cartier, alessi, the simpsons, playmobil, messi, disney, drawing, cel, barbie, kaws, pendientes, reloj, estatua, escultura, bonsai, antiguedades, patchwork, tela