Escher’s Nightmare by J.D. Hillberry

Trompe L'oeil 17 May 2012 0 Comments

Escher's Nightmare by J.D. Hillberry

In 1948, M.C. Escher created a lithograph called “Drawing Hands” which depicted two hands drawing each other into existence.  This surreal work has inspired many artists over the last 64 years.  One such  work is “Escher’s Nightmare” by J.D. Hillberry.  His version, a charcoal and pencil drawing on white paper, has a twist.  Instead of […]