Spherical Self Portrait 1950

"Spherical Self-Portrait" is a 1950 woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. Known for his intricate and impossible structures, Escher creates a distorted self-portrait by reflecting himself in a sphere. The viewer is positioned outside of the sphere, looking in at the artist as he sits at his desk, creating a self-referential loop where Escher is both the artist and the subject. This artwork utilizes Escher's signature style of woodcuts, detailed linework, and optical illusions, inviting viewers to explore the complexities of perception and reality.