Scarabs (1935) by M.C. Escher

Scarabs - M.C. Escher - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleScarabs
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1935
Art MovementSurrealism

About Scarabs

The artwork, titled “Scarabs” and created by the eminent artist M.C. Escher in 1935, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting. This piece prominently illustrates two scarab beetles, meticulously detailed and rendered in a monochromatic palette, pushing a large spherical object. The intricate textures and patterns within the artwork highlight Escher’s mastery in creating a sense of depth and realism, while still maintaining a surreal quality. The composition captures the labor and determination of the beetles, effectively conveying a moment of dynamic interaction within a natural setting. The sophisticated play of light and shadow, coupled with the precision in detailing, makes “Scarabs” a remarkable example of Escher’s surrealistic and meticulously crafted works.

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