| Sky and Water II | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | M. C. Escher |
| Year | 1938 |
| Type | lithograph |
| Dimensions | 62.3 cm× 40.7 cm(24.5 in× 16.0 in) |
Sky and Water II is a lithograph print by the Dutch artist M. C. Escher first printed in 1938. It is similar to the woodcut Sky and Water I , which was first printed only months earlier.
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