Railway Bridge Across the Rhine at Oosterbeek c. 1917

"Railway Bridge Across the Rhine at Oosterbeek," created by M.C. Escher in 1917, is a detailed etching showcasing the artist's early interest in architectural structures and landscapes. The composition captures a perspective from the bank of the Rhine River, looking up at a bridge, utilizing linear lines and a focus on perspective to create a sense of depth. While Escher's work later became known for its explorations of optical illusions and impossible spaces, this early etching exhibits a more traditional approach to perspective and realism.