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M. C. Escher
Dutch graphic artist (1898–1972).
The record
M. C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist. Born on 17 June 1898 in Leeuwarden, Escher died on 27 March 1972 in Laren at the age of 73.
Notable works include Still Life with Spherical Mirror, Waterfall and Ascending and Descending. Escher studied at De Teekenschool voor de Kunstnijverheid. Honours include Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
With a Wikipedia article in 87 languages, M. C. Escher is No. 3,886 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 17 June 1898, Leeuwarden
- Died
- 27 March 1972, Laren (aged 73)
- Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as
- Printmaker, illustrator, postage stamp designer
- Field
- Art
- Education
- De Teekenschool voor de Kunstnijverheid
- Genres
- Animal painting, abstract art, figure
- Languages
- Dutch, Italian
- Wikipedia editions
- 87
Did you know
73
Lived to 73.
17 Jun
Shares a birthday with Venus Williams and Edward I of England.
16
One of 16 people in the Index born in Leeuwarden, with Mata Hari.
87
Has a Wikipedia article in 87 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
M. C. Escher
- FatherGeorge Arnold Escher
- MotherSara Adriana Gleichman
- SpouseJetta Umiker
- SiblingJohan George Escher
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Notable works
- Still Life with Spherical Mirror
- Waterfall
- Ascending and Descending
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