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Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), Bond of Union (Union)

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heliogravure, paper, 31 x 23 cm

color heliogravure, high-grain velin paper, 31 x 23 cm (plate imprint),

framed in passe - partout, 47 x 37 cm,

numbered by hand in pencil: 19/75;

signed from plate under composition "M.C.Escher", dry publisher 'sstamp l. d. : Arte K surrounded by the words "EDITION LIMITED CERTIFIED ARTS USA EUROPE SINCE 1998".

Attached original publisher's certificate issued and signed by Arte K confirmingconformity of limited edition numbering.


Maurits Cornelis Escher, a Dutch artist who became famous for his mathematical and artistic experiments, optical illusions and fascination with infinity and paradoxes.
Escher was not a formally trained mathematician, but his works are full of complex geometric structures such as tessellations, infinite patterns and impossible objects. This earned him recognition not only in artistic circles, but also among scientists and mathematicians. His works are often used to illustrate mathematical concepts such as symmetry, infinity and geometric transformations.

Bond of Union is one of Maurits Cornelis Escher's best-known works, This work was created in 1956 and is a prime example of his ability to combine geometry with the human form, while creating a surreal, visually captivating composition.
A master of optical illusions and geometry, Escher uses lines to create a three-dimensional illusion of space and movement. Unlike many of his works, which focus on architectural paradoxes, here Escher focuses on the human form, but with his characteristic approach - dematerializing it and transforming it into an abstract pattern.

In Bond of Union, Escher depicts two human heads - a man and a woman - that appear to be intertwined in the form of a ribbon or ribbon. The two heads are composed of a single uninterrupted ribbon that swirls and wraps around an axis, creating an impression of three-dimensionality. The use ofe uninterrupted ribbon is a characteristic treatment for Escher, who often used the concepts of infinity and cyclicity in his works. In this case, the ribbon has no beginning or end, which may symbolize the infinite nature of relationships or human connections.

Escher's works have infiltrated pop culture and are used in many contexts, from music album covers to movies and books. His paintings have become iconic, and motifs such as infinite staircases and impossible objects are recognized around the world. Escher is often parodied and imitated, adding to his presence in mass culture.

Escher's works are also part of the permanent collections of many prestigious museums around the world, such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and MoMA in New York.


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