The artwork titled “Dragon” was created by the artist M.C. Escher in the year 1952. This piece belongs to the Surrealism art movement and can be categorized under the genre of mythological painting.
The artwork depicts a meticulously detailed dragon, perched atop a cluster of intricate, crystalline structures. The dragon is portrayed with a sinuous body, its form intricately patterned with geometric scales and vanes that reflect Escher’s characteristic attention to detail and precision. The wings of the dragon are prominently displayed, angular and sharp, adding to the creature’s formidable appearance. The monochromatic palette further emphasizes the surreal and fantastical nature of the subject, highlighting the textural contrasts and the interplay of light and shadow within the artwork. The overall composition exudes a sense of both elegance and otherworldliness, hallmark traits of Escher’s artistic oeuvre.
