Blocks of Basalt along the Sea (1919) by M.C. Escher

Blocks of Basalt along the Sea - M.C. Escher - 1919

Artwork Information

TitleBlocks of Basalt along the Sea
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1919
Art MovementSurrealism

About Blocks of Basalt along the Sea

“Blocks of Basalt along the Sea,” created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1919, is a landscape artwork that forms part of the Surrealism art movement. The artwork presents a striking interplay between natural elements and geometric forms, rendered in a monochromatic palette.

In the foreground, one observes a series of meticulously depicted basalt blocks that appear to jut out in angular formations. The texture and alignment of these blocks create a stark contrast with the serene, horizontal lines of the sea in the background. These horizontal lines, formed through repetitive linear patterns, gradually extend towards the horizon, meeting a dense, vertical backdrop which may represent a dramatic sky or an abstract element. The artwork elegantly combines an element of the surreal with realistic natural forms, characteristic of Escher’s unique artistic vision.

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