Flower 1920

"Flower" (1920), a woodcut by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, showcases his early exploration of intricate detail and pattern. The piece features a single flower, rendered with a dense network of lines and hatches, creating a sense of both depth and flatness. The delicate petals and stem are depicted with meticulous precision, while the background is rendered as a grid of lines that suggest a dark, shadowy space. This artwork, created during Escher's formative years, foreshadows his later fascination with perspective, illusion, and the interplay of light and shadow.