Spider in the Garden (design for a ceramic plate) 1920

"Spider in the Garden (design for a ceramic plate)" is a 1920 watercolor design by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. This design showcases Escher's early interest in patterns and natural forms, characteristic of his later graphic works. The central motif is a spider web, meticulously rendered with delicate lines, and framed by stylized leaves and branches, suggesting a garden setting. The artwork is executed in a vibrant color palette of blue, green, and brown, giving the design a sense of depth and realism. Escher, renowned for his exploration of perspective, illusion, and tessellations, is evident in this design through the circular arrangement of elements, foreshadowing his future masterpieces.