"Three Worlds", 1955, lithograph
Period 1
2024.7/15 Mon. → 8/20 Tue.
Period 2
2024.11/16 Sat. → 2025.1/6 Mon.
Period 3
2025.1/11 Sat. → 3/2 Sun.
Passport applicable to
Venue: K-20 Palace Huis Ten Bosch
Why not explore the fascinating works of Escher through the collection at Huis Ten Bosch?
Maurits Cornelius Escher is one of the leading printmakers in the Netherlands in the 20th century. His works are loved around the world for its unique worldview and solid technical ability. This exhibition will provide an overview of Escher's work, divided into themes, from his early period to his later years. It will also look at the Dutch culture and historical background of his native country, and reveal more about him than just his optical illusions and mysterious expressions.
A comprehensive introduction to works from his early to later years
Featured works
*Artworks will be replaced each session.
Please see the list below for upcoming exhibitions
"Waterfall" 1961 Lithograph
Soberia (Corsica)
1928 Drawing
Day and Night, 1938, woodblock print, two-tone
Grasshopper, 1935, wood engraving
Through Dutch history and culture
, discover the secrets of Escher and his works!
Dutch Collection
Landscape with Travelers, 1645
Salomon van Ruisdael, oil on canvas
Musicians Performing at a Door-to-Door Performance, 1635
Rembrandt Harmenszt van Rijn copperplate
Self-Portrait, 1943, scratch drawing
MC Escher
1898-1972
Dutch printmaker. With outstanding descriptive power and printmaking skills, he is also known as a "fantastic printmaker" and a "mathemagician." He is famous for his later deception paintings and the style of repeating the same motif, but his works such as prints depicting landscapes and illustrations of books are also spectacular. His exhibitions have been held at various places in Japan as he is one of the most popular artists in Japan.
© 2024 The M.C. Escher Company, The Netherlands. All rights reserved. www.mcescher.com
Event Outline
| Venue | Huis Ten Bosch Museum (In Palace Huis Ten Bosch) K-20 |
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| Hours | 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30) * Business Hours may change. Please check here for details. *Closed from January 7 to January 10 |
| Fee | Passport target facility * We do not sell single admission ticket for Palace Huis Ten Bosch. |
| Organizer | Huis Ten Bosch |
| Sponsorship | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki Prefectural Board of Education, Saga Prefecture, Saga Prefectural Board of Education, Sasebo City, Sasebo City Board of Education |
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