Art Study – Escher – Drawing Hands
@arthurchappell (44998)
Preston, England
September 13, 2015 7:42pm CST
Created in 1948 this is one of Escher’s most bizarre impossible fantasy images and a little creepy too. Two disembodied male human hands are seen drawing themselves to life on a sheet of canvas, becoming more lifelike and less pencil line the closer we get to the finger tips. They even have shirt sleeve cuffs and cufflinks on. There is no sign of the artist. They are self-generating their own creation. Disturbing.
Arthur Chappell
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
14 Sep 15
it would be a little too grotesque for having in the home yes.
@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Sep 15
@arthurchappell Now that sounds like a painting for a haunted house. I certainly will take a look at this.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
14 Sep 15
yes, the folding geometric stairway studies are astonishing
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