Musician Dictionary

Maurits Cornelis Escher

Dutch graphic artist (1898–1972)

DescriptionDutch graphic artist (1898–1972)
Source: Wikidata
Born1898-06-17
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLeeuwarden Leeuwarden
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1972-03-27
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathHilversum Laren
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaKingdom of the Netherlands
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipKingdom of the Netherlands
Source: Wikidata
Occupationgraphic artist wood engraver draftsperson sculptor photographer painter postage stamp designer printmaker designer illustrator lithographer muralist ceramics designer visual artist
Source: Wikidata
Genresself-portrait landscape painting animal painting cityscape abstract art still life figure
Source: Wikidata
Member ofCollege of 'Pataphysics Accademia delle Arti del Disegno
Source: Wikidata
AwardsKnight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Escher M. C. Escher M. Escher M.C.Escher M.Escher MCE М. К. Ешер Мауриц Корнелис Эшер

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