M. C. ESCHER — THE MAGIC MIRROR - Lot 196

M. C. ESCHER — THE MAGIC MIRROR ERNST (Bruno). The Magic Mirror of M. C. Escher. Munich, Verlag Heinz Moos, [1970s]. In-4, illustrated hardcover by the publisher. Numerous black-and-white reproductions. An important German monograph on Maurits Cornelis Escher by Bruno Ernst, examining in particular the impossible constructions, metamorphoses, tilings, perspective effects, and representations of infinity that characterize his work. Rich iconography featuring woodcuts, lithographs, and drawings, as well as several documents showing the artist at work. Binding heavily rubbed; spine and edges very worn with paper loss; corners rounded; interior in satisfactory condition.

Estimate:£12.71

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