Fairy-Tale (1920) by M.C. Escher

Fairy-Tale - M.C. Escher - 1920

Artwork Information

TitleFairy-Tale
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1920
Art MovementSurrealism

About Fairy-Tale

“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.

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