Cycle 1938

"Cycle" is a lithograph by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher created in 1938. The piece utilizes Escher's signature tessellation technique to create a visually complex and paradoxical composition. The artwork depicts a series of figures, each running in an endless cycle. The figures climb a seemingly impossible staircase that seemingly loops back on itself, creating a sense of infinite repetition. Escher's work is known for its exploration of mathematical concepts, optical illusions, and impossible geometries, all of which contribute to the intriguing nature of "Cycle."