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Alle Auktionen / Kunst und Drucke / M.C. Escher (1898-1972) (after) - "Belvedere, 1958"
- M.C. Escher (after), authorized offset on smooth paper (approx. 170gsm, refers to paper thickness/density).2000s - Copyright The M.C. Escher Company - Baam, The Netherlands - Size: 55 x 65 cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972), known as M.C. Escher, created Belvedere in 1958, one of his most famous prints exploring paradox, perspective, and impossible architecture. Escher’s work occupies a unique place in modern art, combining artistic imagination with mathematical precision, and placing him alongside visionary creators such as Salvador Dalí, Giorgio de Chirico, Wassily Kandinsky, and later artists interested in geometry, optical illusion, and conceptual structure, including Victor Vasarely, and Op Art pioneers. In Belvedere, Escher constructs an architectural structure that appears logical at first glance but reveals an impossible spatial configuration. The building’s columns and levels contradict the rules of perspective, creating a visual paradox that challenges the viewer’s perception. Around the structure, several figures interact with objects that also contain mathematical and geometric references, reinforcing Escher’s fascination with logic, symmetry, and the limits of human understanding. This intellectual approach connects his work not only to surrealism but also to the scientific spirit that influenced artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and later modern innovators including Mondrian, Malevich, and the Bauhaus movement. The monochromatic technique and precise line work give Belvedere a timeless and almost architectural clarity, making it one of the most recognizable images in 20th-century graphic art. Escher’s works became especially influential in the fields of mathematics, design, and contemporary visual culture, inspiring generations of artists, illustrators, and architects, and remaining highly appreciated by collectors of modern prints, optical art, surrealism, and conceptual drawing. Today, works by M.C. Escher are widely valued for their strong decorative presence and intellectual depth, and compositions such as Belvedere (1958) fit perfectly in modern interiors and design spaces alongside works inspired by Picasso, Lagasse and contemporary geometric abstraction, making this image a timeless example of the fusion between art, science, and imagination.
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