“Infant Arthur” is an artwork by M.C. Escher, created in 1929. This piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts an infant lying on a soft, ornately adorned pillow that is surrounded by delicate lace. The baby is centrally positioned and gazes directly outward with a serene expression. The detailed rendering of the infant’s face, hands, and the texture of the bedding exemplifies Escher’s meticulous attention to detail. The use of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional quality of the piece, giving it a lifelike presence. The overall composition is both tender and intricate, highlighting the gentle innocence of infancy.