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Omhulsel (Bool 401)
Details
Maurits Cornelis Escher
Omhulsel (Bool 401)
woodcut, 1955, most likely a proof aside the edition which was printed in colours, on laid Van Gelder, with margins, the monogram erased, the left sheet corners trimmed, a foxmark, the upper sheet corners with some gluestaining, minor soiling, otherwise generally in very good condition
L. 314 x 189 mm.; S. 326 x 228 mm.
Omhulsel (Bool 401)
woodcut, 1955, most likely a proof aside the edition which was printed in colours, on laid Van Gelder, with margins, the monogram erased, the left sheet corners trimmed, a foxmark, the upper sheet corners with some gluestaining, minor soiling, otherwise generally in very good condition
L. 314 x 189 mm.; S. 326 x 228 mm.
Provenance
This print was aquired by the father of the present owner. The father was a close friend and protector of the artist.
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