The artwork titled “Twon Tree” was created by M.C. Escher in the year 1919. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified within the genre of tessellation. The imagery in this piece is characteristic of Escher’s intricate and often mathematically-inspired style.
In the artwork, a singular tree stands prominently at the center, its branches intertwining in a complex, curvilinear fashion that evokes a sense of surreal fluidity. The lines and shapes created by the branches form an almost labyrinthine pattern, capturing the viewer’s eye with their precision and flowing forms. The background features a sun with radiating rays, adding a mystical and dreamlike quality to the composition. A figure, seemingly dwarfed by the grandeur and complexity of the tree, is depicted at the lower right corner, adding a sense of scale and perspective to the scene. The overall monochromatic scheme, rendered in stark contrasts of black and white, intensifies the surreal and contemplative nature of the piece.