Dilapidated Houses in Atrani 1931

M.C. Escher's 1931 lithograph "Dilapidated Houses in Atrani" is a masterful example of the artist's signature style, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and an exploration of perspective. The artwork depicts a cluster of buildings, their surfaces textured and fragmented, set against a stark, almost desolate landscape. The buildings appear to be stacked and layered in an impossible manner, creating a sense of visual disorientation and echoing Escher's fascination with the interplay of geometric forms and architectural space. The interplay of light and shadow reinforces the sense of depth and adds to the haunting atmosphere of the artwork.