Portrait of a Bearded Man 1919

"Portrait of a Bearded Man" (1919) is a woodcut by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. This striking black-and-white print depicts a man with a prominent beard and an anguished expression. The bold lines and stark contrasts of the woodcut, typical of Escher's early work, create a dramatic and expressive portrait. The subject's exaggerated features and the overall design suggest a mood of despair and introspection, characteristic of Escher's exploration of human emotions and anxieties.