{"product_id":"porthole-m-c-escher","title":"Porthole - M.C. Escher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut print by M.C. Escher, titled 'Porthole', depicts a ship seen through a circular window. The intricate cross-hatching and the inclusion of a curtain create a sense of depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eM.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. His work often features impossible constructions, explorations of infinity, and tessellations. Escher's art appeals to a wide audience, blending artistic skill with mathematical concepts. He gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly among scientists and mathematicians, and his prints remain highly sought after. \n\n'Porthole', created in 1930, is a woodcut print. The image depicts a ship viewed through a porthole. The composition is divided into distinct areas, with the ship in the centre, framed by the circular window. The surrounding area is filled with a dense, cross-hatched pattern, creating a textured effect. A curtain hangs to the right, adding depth and contrast to the scene. The overall effect is one of looking out from within a confined space, offering a glimpse of the open sea.\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=\"\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1943-45-st-ives-cornwall-ben-nicholson\" 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;\"\u003e1943-45 (St Ives, Cornwall) - Ben Nicholson — Ben Nicholson\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":57661009887567,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57661012148559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57661012181327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661012214095,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57661012246863,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661012279631,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661012312399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57661012345167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661012377935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661012410703,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57661012443471,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661012476239,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Porthole_Poster_CompositorV1_1778458685370.jpg?v=1778458817","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/porthole-m-c-escher","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}