M.C. Escher (1898-1972) - Eekhoorn

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 – 1972)

For the XXIV Emblemata series, which are his emblematic pictures with captions, inspired by the Golden Age, Escher created this woodcut.

Published in 1931

Monogram in the print

Edition of 300

For this book, Escher made 24 woodcuts (text in Dutch and Latin); the text is by his friend A.E. Drijfhout. The Handwijzer is one of these woodcuts.

Also reference the Escher oeuvre book by Bool, pages 227 to 234.

The woodcut is in good condition and slightly discolored due to its age.

Dimensions of the woodcut: 14 × 18 cm.

The photos of the cover and the index/numbering page are for illustration and are not part of the lot.

Will be sent by registered mail.