Escher

[ esh-er; Dutch es-khuhr ]

/ ˈɛʃ ər; Dutch ˈɛs xər /

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M(au·rits) C(or·ne·lis)

[mou-rits kawr-ney-lis], /ˈmaʊ rɪts kɔrˈneɪ lɪs/, 1898–1972, Dutch artist.

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Bakker was introduced to this tricky work by Verhoeff, who sometimes advised Escher on mathematical issues.
Virtual ‘sculpture,’ based on math, that’s everywhere and nowhere at once|Mark Jenkins|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
Dizzying black-and-white prints were inspired by graphic artist M.C. Escher.
Diane von Furstenberg’s Fall 2013 Show Brings Glam Rock, Seth Meyers|Isabel Wilkinson|February 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The protocols were developed after the 2005 London bombings in a process that calls to mind an M.C. Escher work.
On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Phone Jamming Coming to Chicago?|Tony Doukopil|May 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Similar disappointment was experienced by my friend Escher upon the great glacier of Aletsch.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864|Various

"That's just why God has given you no wealth," was Escher's quiet reply.
The Story of Switzerland|Lina Hug
Triad explained in 32 pages of text, with 32 pages of Escher-like patterns on coloring stock.
Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers Part One and Part Two|Arthur Bent