The artwork titled “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year” was created by M.C. Escher in 1961. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is classified under the genre of flower painting.
The artwork presents a meticulously detailed flower, rendered in black and white with Escher’s signature precision. The layers of the petals are intricately shaded, giving the flower a three-dimensional appearance. Below the flower, a seasonal greeting is handwritten, stating, “A merry Christmas and a happy New Year 1962,” signed by the artist. The use of fine lines and careful shading showcases Escher’s mastery in combining graphic art with expressive gestures.
