Tugboat, Old Harbor of Bastia (January 1934) (1934) by M.C. Escher

Tugboat, Old Harbor of Bastia (January 1934) - M.C. Escher - 1934

Artwork Information

TitleTugboat, Old Harbor of Bastia (January 1934)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1934
Mediumwood engraving
Art MovementSurrealism

About Tugboat, Old Harbor of Bastia (January 1934)

The artwork titled “Tugboat, Old Harbor of Bastia (January 1934)” is a wood engraving created by the renowned artist M.C. Escher in the year 1934. Belonging to the Surrealism movement, the piece falls under the genre of marina, capturing the essence of maritime life.

In this intricate black-and-white engraving, a tugboat is prominently displayed docked in an old harbor setting, presumably of Bastia. The composition is detailed, with the tugboat depicted in the foreground, towering over smaller boats. The background features a densely packed aggregation of buildings, capturing the bustling essence of a harborside town. The contrasts and intricate patterns typical of Escher’s work lend a sense of depth and realism to the scene, while also invoking a sense of surrealism through the meticulous detail and composition.

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