Scáfani, sicilie (1933) by M.C. Escher

Scáfani, sicilie - M.C. Escher - 1933

Artwork Information

TitleScáfani, sicilie
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1933
Art MovementSurrealism

About Scáfani, sicilie

The artwork titled “Scáfani, Sicilie,” created by M.C. Escher in 1933, is a notable piece within the Surrealism art movement. This landscape genre artwork portrays a dramatic and intricate depiction of a rugged terrain, characteristic of Escher’s meticulous and imaginative style.

In the artwork, one can observe a meticulously detailed mountainous landscape, rendered in bold black and white contrasts. The composition features steep and undulating hills, with a winding path that draws the viewer’s gaze through the scene. Atop one of the peaks sits a small settlement, its buildings rendered with precise geometric forms that reflect Escher’s typical fascination with architecture and spatial relationships. The play of light and shadow, along with the intricate line work, creates a sense of depth and texture, inviting the viewer to explore the surreal and almost fantastical depiction of this Sicilian locale.

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