- M.C. Escher (after), authorized offset print on smooth paper (170gsm approx.). - Plate signed. - Copyright The M.C. Escher Company - Baam, The Netherlands. - Size: 55 x 86 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 his iconic works, Day and Night (1938), exemplifies Escher's mastery in using tessellations and perspective. The piece depicts a dynamic transformation of a landscape, where the fields and waterways of a rural Dutch village morph into interlocking white and black birds flying in opposite directions. The seamless blending of positive and negative space reflects Escher’s fascination with duality and symmetry. 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.