“Fairy-Tale,” created by the esteemed artist M.C. Escher in 1920, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and falls within the genre of genre painting.
The artwork showcases a bustling street scene rendered in a monochrome palette. The street is meticulously detailed with a cobblestone pavement, teeming with activity. Several figures are engaged in various activities, seemingly performing routine tasks. The angular composition and the use of light and shadow create a dramatic and somewhat dreamlike effect, typical of Escher’s style. The artwork embodies a surreal and whimsical quality while highlighting the intricacies of everyday life, captivating the viewer’s imagination and inviting them to delve into a fantastical interpretation of a commonplace scene.