{"product_id":"scarabs-m-c-escher","title":"Scarabs - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise 1935 lithograph by M.C. Escher depicting two scarab beetles, showcasing the artist's mastery of texture and anatomical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 1935, this lithograph by M.C. Escher captures two dung beetles engaged with a large, spherical mass. Escher, a Dutch graphic artist, is known for his mathematical precision and his interest in the natural world. This work demonstrates his ability to render biological subjects with high fidelity, contrasting the smooth, chitinous surfaces of the insects against the rough, textured surface of the sphere they manipulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tightly framed, focusing the viewer on the physical interaction between the beetles and their burden. Escher employs a monochromatic palette, using varying densities of ink to create depth and shadow. The light source appears to come from the upper left, casting subtle highlights on the beetles' backs and defining the rounded form of the sphere. The ground beneath them is rendered with stippled marks, suggesting loose soil or sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Escher is often associated with impossible structures and tessellations, his earlier works frequently explored natural forms. This piece reflects his observational rigour. The beetles are depicted with anatomical accuracy, from the serrated edges of their legs to the reflective quality of their wing cases. The work avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the biological subject matter to dictate the visual experience. It is a study of form and texture, executed with the technical discipline characteristic of Escher's printmaking practice. The artist's signature and date are visible in the upper right corner, confirming the period of its creation during his time in Italy, a period that significantly shaped his artistic output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/bladbegonia-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBladbegonia - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita — Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. Escher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868895940943,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868947091791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868947124559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Scarabs_Poster_CompositorV1_1790183550413.jpg?v=1790183916","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/scarabs-m-c-escher","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}