Predestination - M.C. Escher - Poster
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Predestination - M.C. Escher

Sale price$29.00
Product: Fine Art Poster
Size: A4 (21x29.7 cm)
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This lithograph by M.C. Escher, titled 'Predestination', showcases the artist's mastery of tessellations and transformations. The artwork features a cyclical pattern of interlocking fish and birds, creating a captivating visual loop.

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. His work explores concepts of infinity, symmetry, and tessellations, often incorporating impossible constructions and optical illusions. Escher's distinctive style has made him popular among scientists, mathematicians, and artists alike. 'Predestination', created in 1951, is a lithograph that exemplifies Escher's fascination with tessellations and transformations. The image depicts a cyclical pattern of interlocking fish and birds, rendered in contrasting black and white. The fish gradually morph into birds, which then transform back into fish, creating a continuous, repeating motif. This visual cycle suggests a sense of predetermined fate or an endless loop, reflecting the title's theme. The composition is carefully structured, with the figures arranged to create a sense of depth and movement within the two-dimensional space. Escher's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of perspective contribute to the artwork's captivating and thought-provoking nature.

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Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Jayne - Yorkshire
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Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
Matt - Rutland
nikki
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Nikki - London
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Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Alice - Norfolk

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