[Order and Chaos II  aka  Compassroos].

1955
Lithograph
240 x 180 (9 1/2 x 7 1/8”) B. 417

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Escher's Compass Rose is a continuation of the them of order and chaos seen in Crystal and Order and Chaos.  In this case, the chaotic world of the stones has its own beauty. The orderly world of the crystal is also very stonelike in its texture and environment.

At the same time, it also is similar to the compass rose of a map. 

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The crystal has an illusion up its sleeve. The center star is not three-dimensional. It is just as flat as the other stars comprising the sides of a dodecahedron. That dodecahedron is stellated and the stellation projecting out the center of the image is creating an illusion of dimensionality...one of Escher's favorite things to do! ​

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This uncommon lithograph is in a circular 8-ply acid-free matting and backing and framed. Please inquire!