Rossano, Calabria (February 1931) (1931) by M.C. Escher

Rossano, Calabria (February 1931) - M.C. Escher - 1931

Artwork Information

TitleRossano, Calabria (February 1931)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1931
Mediumwoodcut
Art MovementExpressionism

About Rossano, Calabria (February 1931)

“Rossano, Calabria (February 1931)” is a woodcut artwork created by M.C. Escher in 1931. The piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is classified within the landscape genre. The artwork portrays the picturesque landscape of Rossano, a town within the Calabria region of Italy.

The artwork features a striking depiction of mountains and valleys, rendered with meticulous detail characteristic of Escher’s style. The composition is crowded with fine lines that create a textured effect, symbolizing the rays of sunlight cutting through the atmospheric expanse. The interplay of light and dark enhances the depth in the landscape, providing a dramatic perspective of the natural scenery. The layered hills and mountains recede into the distance, leading the viewer’s eye towards the horizon. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and intensity, consistent with the tenets of Expressionism.

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