M.C. Escher’s Ascending and Descending (1960) is a famous lithograph that plays with perspective and impossible geometry. The artwork features a never-ending staircase, inspired by the Penrose stairs, where figures appear to be endlessly walking up or down without making any progress. Escher’s meticulous use of mathematical illusion and architectural paradox challenges the viewer’s perception of reality. The piece is a hallmark of Escher’s fascination with infinity, order, and the limits of visual logic, making it one of his most thought-provoking works.
Printed in black and white on poster paper. Packaged in cardboard tube. Poster size 35,5 x 28 cm, image size approx 28,5 x 22,6 cm.
