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In 2023, it will be 125 years since the birth of Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) and the world’s largest museum collection of works by Escher, the Kunstmuseum Den Haag and Escher in The Palace will make the focus of this anniversary year very special.
With four exhibitions as well as a multitude of activities in the city organized in collaboration with cultural partners, schools, local communities and com- panies, in 2023, The Hague will truly be the city of Escher.
During the anniversary year, a number of buildings in the center of The Hague will therefore be «dressed» in the Escher style.
Born in Leeuwarden on June 17, 1898, he began studying architecture at the Technical College in Delft, city of Vermeer. However, he quickly left Delft to continue his training at the School of Architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem.
There, encouraged by his teacher of graphic techniques, Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, he moved from architecture to graphic art in 1919.
After completing his training, he traveled through southern Europe.
In love with Italy where he settled after his marriage, he was also fascinated by Spain.
Little by little the landscapes he visits are replaced by those of his imagination.
Engraver from the first hour to his last works, Escher is forever the artist of eternity and infinity.
M.C. Escher, Other World, 1947, wood engraving and woodcut in black, reddish brown and green, printed from three blocks. Collection Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
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