Gulf of Porto, Corsica (December 1933) (1933) by M.C. Escher

Gulf of Porto, Corsica (December 1933) - M.C. Escher - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleGulf of Porto, Corsica (December 1933)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1933
Mediumlithography
Art MovementRealism

About Gulf of Porto, Corsica (December 1933)

The artwork titled “Gulf of Porto, Corsica (December 1933)” was created by M.C. Escher in 1933. This lithography medium artwork belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized under the landscape genre.

The artwork is a detailed lithographic depiction of the Gulf of Porto in Corsica. It portrays the rugged coastline and the interplay of light and shadow on the rocky terrain and ocean waves. The composition features a prominent outcrop, possibly a fortified structure, surrounded by an array of intricate textures that capture the essence of the natural landscape. The attention to detail and the realistic rendering of both land and sea exemplify Escher’s skill in creating evocative and meticulously crafted scenes.

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