Encounter 1944

"Encounter" (1944) is a lithograph by M.C. Escher, renowned for his exploration of impossible spaces and optical illusions. The artwork depicts a cycle of figures transitioning from dark, humanoid creatures to light, human forms. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the figures’ continuous transformation, creates a captivating sense of visual paradox, a hallmark of Escher's work. Escher's signature style, blending realism with impossible geometry, challenges viewers to question the nature of perception.