Self Portrait 1918

"Self Portrait" is a 1918 drawing by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. Known for his intricate and often paradoxical works that explored perspective and geometry, Escher's early work, like this self portrait, was largely in the style of woodcuts and lithographs. The artist's signature, as well as the year the work was created, appear in the lower right corner of the drawing. The style of the artwork is similar to that of German Expressionism, a movement that focused on subjective expression and intense emotional states. This work provides an insightful glimpse into the young artist's artistic style before he fully developed his signature mathematical and geometric themes.