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M.C. Escher — Ascending and Descending
M.C. Escher

Ascending and Descending

A classic lithograph depicting an impossible architectural space where figures simultaneously ascend and descend a continuous staircase. Escher's work explores perspective, illusion, and mathematical principles through precise visual paradox.

Medium
Lithograph, on wove paper, with full margins.
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Auction House · Phillips

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July 24, 2020

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M.C. Escher, Ascending and Descending

A classic lithograph depicting an impossible architectural space where figures simultaneously ascend and descend a continuous staircase. Escher's work explores perspective, illusion, and mathematical principles through precise visual paradox.

Medium
Lithograph, on wove paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Geometric, Perspective, M.C. Escher, Dutch, Enigmatic, Optical Illusion, Paradox, Modern, Mathematical, Architecture, Lithograph, Impossible Architecture, Black and White

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