As Museum Escher in The Palace describes it: “No other work features this many different animals, people, satyrs, and other bizarre creatures: 21 black ones and 19 white ones… a meditating buddha, two devils, a walrus, an elephant… a snake… And a guitar.”
The bottom-left text reads “© H.J.M.C. Escher, Vlakvulling II – MDAC II” and the bottom right reads “Printed in Holland by Hapertius Reproductions @ Baarn, Holland by Van Dooren S.A. Vlissingen” — confirming this is an authorized reproduction/poster print, not an original lithograph.

Produced in the 1970s–1980s by the Escher Foundation or licensed publisher based in Baarn, Netherlands — the same town where Escher lived and worked.

This is a vintage offset lithograph print of M.C. Escher’s “Vlakvulling II – Mosaic II” (marked in the lower margin as “E 21 / M. C. Escher, Vlakvulling II – Mosaic II”). This complex composition shows a tightly interlocking field of surreal animals, hybrid creatures and human figures, typical of Escher’s fascination with tessellations and metamorphosing forms.

Along the lower right margin is the imprint “Printed in Holland for Reprinter Reproductions © Hattem, Holland by Van Dooren B.V. Vlaardingen,” identifying this as a licensed mid‑century reproduction rather than a hand‑pulled, signed Escher lithograph or woodcut. The print is on a cream‑toned poster stock with a smooth surface and good contrast, retaining generous margins all around for matting and framing.

The poster measures approximately 21 5/8 inches high by 25 3/4 inches wide overall (see tape‑measure photo for scale). Condition is very good vintage: paper shows light age toning, minor edge and corner handling and a few tiny marks/soft bends from past storage, but no major tears, losses or staining that would distract when framed; please review all photos, as they are part of the description and show the exact piece you will receive.

This is an excellent example of a period Escher reproduction print, ideal for collectors of Escher, mid‑century graphic art or anyone looking for a bold, surreal statement piece for a modern interior. Ready to mat and frame to your taste.

Poster size is 21 5/8” x 25 3/4”