Delft: Roofs (August 1939) (1939) by M.C. Escher

Delft: Roofs (August 1939) - M.C. Escher - 1939

Artwork Information

TitleDelft: Roofs (August 1939)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1939
Mediumwoodcut
Art MovementRealism

About Delft: Roofs (August 1939)

The artwork, titled “Delft: Roofs (August 1939)” and created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1939, is a woodcut representing the Realism art movement. The genre of the artwork is a cityscape, illustrating the rooftops and architectural features of the city of Delft.

In the artwork, an array of rooftops prominently occupies the foreground, depicted with intricate and detailed linework characteristic of a woodcut medium. The buildings, varying in shape and structure, create a sense of depth and perspective, leading the viewer’s eye toward a prominent church tower in the background. The tower rises above the surrounding structures, its detailed facade and steeple standing in stark contrast to the simpler rooftops below. The composition of the artwork meticulously captures the textures and forms of the urban scene, with a particular emphasis on the interlocking patterns of tiles and the geometric precision of the architectural elements. The absence of figures draws attention to the built environment and evokes a quiet, almost contemplative atmosphere.

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