Randazzo and Mount Etna, Sicily (January 1933) (1933) by M.C. Escher

Randazzo and Mount Etna, Sicily (January 1933) - M.C. Escher - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleRandazzo and Mount Etna, Sicily (January 1933)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1933
Mediumwood engraving
Art MovementRealism

About Randazzo and Mount Etna, Sicily (January 1933)

The artwork, titled “Randazzo and Mount Etna, Sicily (January 1933),” is a wood engraving created by M.C. Escher in the year 1933. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of cityscape.

In the artwork, a detailed and meticulously rendered view of the town of Randazzo and the imposing Mount Etna in Sicily is depicted. The foreground features a series of arches forming a bridge, leading the viewer’s eye towards the quaint buildings and architectural structures that characterize the town. The background showcases the grandiose and snow-capped Mount Etna, adding depth and a dramatic atmosphere to the scene. The use of intricate lines and contrast brings out the texture and form of the natural and man-made elements, encapsulating a sense of both tranquility and grandeur.

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