M. C. Escher

Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) is most famous for his so-called impossible constructions; he played with architecture, perspective and impossible spaces. During his lifetime, he made 448 lithographs, woodcuts and wood engravings and over 2000 drawings and sketches. Apart from being a graphic artist, M.C. Escher illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps...