Fireworks (1933) by M.C. Escher

Fireworks - M.C. Escher - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleFireworks
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1933
Art MovementExpressionism

About Fireworks

The artwork titled “Fireworks” was created by M.C. Escher in the year 1933. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting.

The artwork depicts a night scene illuminated by the bursting brilliance of fireworks. The central focus is a large firework in mid-explosion, casting its light over a crowd of spectators who stand enraptured by the display. The starburst effect of the firework is rendered with delicate lines, creating an ethereal and mesmerizing canopy of light against the backdrop of a dark sky. The silhouetted figures in the foreground, along with the outlined trees, add a sense of depth and scale to the scene. The composition evokes a sense of communal awe and wonder, characteristic of a public celebration. Escher’s meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the transient beauty of fireworks are evident, making this piece a compelling depiction of a shared human experience.

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