Jan 4
M.C. Escher (1898-1972) Four Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) (4 works) (1953, 1954, 1955, 1956) Source
A group of 4 woodcuts in colors on wove paper, each with letterpress text in gray, New Year's greeting cards 1953-1956, commissioned by Eugène and Willy Strens.
“Each print features a creature associated with that particular element: ants for Earth, birds for Air, devils for Fire, and fish for Water. The unique tessellations are variations on Escher's existing designs.”