AP550 ESCHER - ASCENDING AND DESCENDING (Used, Out of Print)

'Ascending and Descending' is a lithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher first printed in March 1960. The lithograph depicts a large building roofed by a never-ending staircase. Two lines of identically dressed men appear on the staircase, one line ascending while the other descends. Two figures sit apart from the people on the endless staircase: one in a secluded courtyard, the other on a lower set of stairs. While most two-dimensional artists use relative proportions to create an illusion of depth, Escher here and elsewhere uses conflicting proportions to create the visual paradox.

This jigsaw puzzle was produced in 1977 by American Publishing Corporation, under license from Gallins Gallery Ltd. It is 18" x 24" when assembled. This copy was assembled once. The pieces and box are in good condition, and we have replaced the original shrink wrap.