The artwork, titled “Self Portrait,” is a piece created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1919. This artwork belongs to the Expressionism movement and is categorized under the genre of self-portrait.
In the artwork, Escher employs stark black and white contrasts, utilizing strong lines and shadows to create a deeply intense and somewhat abstracted representation of himself. The portrait is characterized by a combination of geometric and organic forms that capture the artist’s introspective gaze and serious demeanor. The use of lines and hatching effectively creates depth and texture, adding a dynamic quality to the composition. The facial features, especially the eyes, emanate a sense of intensity and contemplation, emblematic of the self-portrait genre and the Expressionist movement.