Drawing Eyes: Artist - M. C. Escher: Eye

M.C. Escher (1898-1974) is the famous graphic artist who we looked at in Year 10 when we were studying tessellation.  He was born in The Netherlands.  His most famous works are his 'Impossible Structures', where he illustrates rivers flowing uphill and endless staircases.  He was very talented and as well as his graphic designs, he also illustrated books, designed stamps, tapestries and murals.

Look at the detail in this picture and the way that he draws the eye-lashes on the bottom lid.

He has drawn his own eye using a convex (rounded) shaving mirror to magnify it and see the detail more easily.  In the centre of the pupil is 'the one who watches us all'.

Find out more on:

www.mcescher.com

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._C._Escher 

www.worldofescher.com/gallery/