Escher's Father, G.A. Escher 1916

"Escher's Father, G.A. Escher" is a woodcut portrait created by M.C. Escher in 1916. The artwork is a depiction of Escher's father, a prominent civil engineer. The portrait is rendered in a simplified, almost geometric style, with bold lines and a stark contrast between the white lines of the subject and the purple background. This piece is a testament to Escher's early artistic talent and his ability to capture a likeness with economy of line. The woodcut, an ancient printing technique, adds to the artwork's sense of history and tradition.