Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Reutersvärd, Oscar, 1915-2002 and Ernst, Bruno
- Abstract:
- The Reutersvärd, Oscar mss., 1980-2000, consist of original drawings of impossible figures and correspondence from/about artist Oscar Reutersvärd, mainly with physicist Bruno Ernst.
- Extent:
- 4 Boxes
- Language:
- English , Dutch; Flemish .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Reutersvärd, Oscar mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Oscar Reutersvärd, 1915-2002, was a Swedish graphic artist known for being "the father of the impossible figure." Reutersvärd's work focused on geometric aspects rather than world-building, as fellow impossible figure artist M. C. Escher's work did. In 1983, Reutersvärd met J.A.F. "Hans" de Rijk, alias Bruno Ernst, a Dutch physicist known for his works on M. C. Escher.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of over 350 original drawings of impossible figures by Oscar Reutersvärd, as well as correspondence from/about Reutersvärd. Most of the correspondence is between J.A.F. "Hans" de Rijk (alias Bruno Ernst) and Oscar Reutersvärd, and the bulk of the correspondence is during the 1990s. The collection includes Ernst's research materials in preparation of an unfinished biography on Reutersvärd. Most of the materials in Box 1 are dated in the 1990s. Envelopes are placed in the folders with the correspondence. Boxes 3 and 4 (Oversize) are posters and prints.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase: date unknown
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Art
Biography
Optical illusions in art
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Reutersvärd, Oscar mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu