This is piece is called "Snakes" and was finished in 1969.
It was carved out of a large, flat piece of wood. The wood was then painted and pressed onto paper.
That is why this work is referred to as being a "woodcut".
Look how all the circles link together, even though they are different sizes!
Below is a photo of a clay model of M.C.Escher with Snakes in the background.
Watch this video a M.C.Escher fan made on the computer.
It helps you see how complex "Snakes" is.
(this video has no sound)
Below are some junior children's drawings inspired by M.C.Escher's Snakes.
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Your task this week is to draw a tribute to M.C.Escher's Snakes.
- You are to use white A3 paper. (I put some in a pile down the back near the computers)
- Start with a pencil, ruled border around your page.
- Sketch your snake with a sharp pencil. Use light lines!
- Outline your snake with black.
- Use a vivid if your snake is large.
- Use a black pen if your snake is smaller.
- Colour your snake with a pattern.
- Are you brave enough to pencil in a background?
- Keep in mind it is meant to be inspired by "Snakes"
- Yours should look similar but not the same as Escher's work.