Hen with Egg (1917) by M.C. Escher

Hen with Egg - M.C. Escher - 1917

Artwork Information

TitleHen with Egg
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1917
Art MovementExpressionism

About Hen with Egg

“Hen with Egg,” created by M.C. Escher in 1917, is an expressionist animal painting that portrays a hen and an egg. This artwork exemplifies Escher’s early exploration into defining form and structure using bold lines and simplified shapes.

The artwork depicts a hen standing beside an egg. The bird is drawn with exaggerated and flowing lines that give it a sense of movement and an almost abstract form, characteristic of the Expressionism art movement. The background is minimalistic, keeping emphasis on the main subject. The artist’s initials, “MCE,” are prominently featured in the bottom left corner of the artwork, adding a personalized touch. The egg, placed near the hen, hints at themes of creation and life, resonating with the essence of animal painting within the Expressionist genre.

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