Maurits Cornelis (M.C.) Escher was born on June 17, 1898, in Leeuwarden (Holland). Drawing was his favorite subject at school, and in youth age he became acquainted with linocut. In 1921, Escher and his parents visited the Riviera and Italy. Unimpressed by the tropical flowers of the mediterranean climes, he made detailed drawings of cacti and olive trees. He also sought out high places and dramatic vistas to sketch, some of his later works were influenced by these sights. Later he returned to Italy. He died in 1973.
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