Hand with Reflecting Sphere | M. C. Escher | 1935

M. C. Escher’s Hand with Reflecting Sphere (1935) makes a polished globe the meeting point of self-portrait, interior and the hand that holds it. The curved reflection gathers the surrounding room into a single, continuous field, bending familiar objects into an unfamiliar spatial order. Precise linework and controlled tonal shading give the illusion an exceptional clarity. The image’s quiet complexity lies in its linked viewpoints: the hand supports the sphere, the artist appears within it, and the viewer is drawn into the act of observation.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes a snow-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 2.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a smooth, matte finish
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified snow-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging

Sizes:

12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm

16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 61 cm