Cloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria (1931) by M.C. Escher

Cloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria - M.C. Escher - 1931

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TitleCloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1931
Art MovementRealism

About Cloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria

The artwork titled “Cloister near Rocca Imperiale, Calabria”, created by the renowned artist M.C. Escher in 1931, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the landscape genre.

In the artwork, a cloister is depicted near the town of Rocca Imperiale in the Calabria region. The central structure appears to be a large, white building with architectural features reminiscent of traditional Italian design, including arched windows and a dome. This building is surrounded by lush vegetation and overlooks a serene valley with distant mountains, all rendered with meticulous detail. The use of contrasting shades and precise lines showcases Escher’s attention to light, shadow, and texture, making the scene vivid and lifelike. An impressive, gnarled tree in the foreground adds depth to the composition, leading the viewer’s eye toward the intricate landscape in the distance.

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