Hand with Reflecting Sphere (1935) by M.C. Escher

Hand with Reflecting Sphere - M.C. Escher - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleHand with Reflecting Sphere
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1935
Art MovementSurrealism

About Hand with Reflecting Sphere

The artwork, titled “Hand with Reflecting Sphere,” was created by M.C. Escher in 1935. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified as a portrait.

In the artwork, a hand is depicted holding a reflective sphere. The sphere shows a distorted image of a room, complete with furniture, bookshelves, and a window, all rendered with intricate detail. At the center of the reflected image within the sphere, a portrait of a man is visible, who appears to be the artist himself, staring directly at the observer. The meticulous technique and play on perspective highlight Escher’s fascination with complex, paradoxical spaces and visual perception. The overall composition offers a unique blend of realism and surrealism, engaging viewers with its intricate and thought-provoking depiction.

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