Bookplate, Dr. P.H.M. Travaglino (1940) by M.C. Escher

Bookplate, Dr. P.H.M. Travaglino - M.C. Escher - 1940

Artwork Information

TitleBookplate, Dr. P.H.M. Travaglino
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1940
Art MovementRealism

About Bookplate, Dr. P.H.M. Travaglino

The artwork, titled “Bookplate, Dr. P.H.M. Travaglino,” was created by artist M.C. Escher in 1940. This piece is associated with the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of still life.

The artwork depicts a meticulously rendered still life scene. At the forefront, a wooden table serves as a base, showcasing intricate wood grain patterns. Placed on this table are various objects: an open book with pages turned, a stout earthenware jug with a handle, a slender wine glass, and a shallow dish with an undefined item resting inside. Prominently displayed across the lower right side is the name “Dr. P.H.M. Travaglino,” indicating the personalized nature of the bookplate. The detailed linear hatching technique utilized by Escher provides texture and depth, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow, characteristic of Realism.

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