Escher "Buddha" Vintage Magic Poster

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27.5" x 35" - Good Condition with large rip on left side by question mark - Lithographer: F.X. Schroff

Augsburg: Graph. Kunstanstalt, ca. 1920. Half-sheet color lithograph depicting a mind reader or hypnotist in performance. In the background, a gigantic Buddha-type figure looms large between two floating question marks. Printed signature of the artist, "Escher," incorporated in to the design. 27 ½ x 35".

Shows a large Hindu Buddah in the corner with rays of light coming from both eyes and shining down over a magician in evening dress who is gesturing to the side. The buddha is yellow and brown with a bluish tint. To the sides of him are 2 large question marks. The background is light blue in the center and becomes dark extending outwards. All is surrounded by a thin white border.

Familiar stock by "Escher."

CONDITION: 18 inch Tear but no missing pieces.


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