Atrani, Coast of Amalfi

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Atrani, Coast of Amalfi

M. C. Escher, 1931

Lithograph, 27.5 × 37.9 cm

Atrani, Coast of Amalfi is a lithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher which was first printed in August, 1931. Atrani is the smallest town in Italy and was built right at the edge of the sea. This image of Atrani recurs several times in Escher’s work, most notably in his series of Metamorphosis prints.

Atrani in 2003.

Metamorphosis I (1937). An inverted Atrani is on the left.

Metamorphosis II (1939-1940). Atrani connects the third and fourth parts of the print.

Metamorphosis III (1967-1968). Atrani is in the eighth part of the strip.

[edit] See also

• Printmaking

[edit] Sources

• Locher, J.L. (2000). The Magic of M. C. Escher. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. ISBN 0-8109-6720-0.