Birds 1926

"Birds" is a 1926 woodcut by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher, known for his intricate tessellations and impossible structures. The artwork depicts a single large bird in flight, its body comprised of repeating geometric patterns, while smaller birds surround it. Escher's use of black and white creates stark contrasts, highlighting the complex interplay of shapes and patterns. This artwork is characteristic of Escher's early style, which explored nature and its geometric underpinnings.