Fairy-Tale 1920

"Fairy-Tale" is a woodcut print created in 1920 by the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. The artwork depicts a street scene with figures walking along a cobblestone path, which appears to be made up of smaller repeating shapes. The scene is rendered in black and white, creating a stark contrast between the dark buildings and the white path. The artist's signature use of tessellation and perspective in this early work foreshadows his later, more complex explorations of impossible spaces. Escher's work is known for its mathematical precision and playful illusions, and "Fairy-Tale" is a prime example of this unique style.