The artwork titled “Father with Magnifying Glass” was created by M.C. Escher in 1920. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized as a portrait. The artwork depicts an abstract and geometric portrayal of a figure, presumed to be a father, holding a magnifying glass. The intricate design features a significant use of negative space, with bold, angular lines that define the figure and its surroundings. The composition’s stark contrasts between light and dark, combined with the fragmented style, evoke a sense of intensity characteristic of Expressionism. The piece invites viewers to ponder the emotional undertones and the symbolic significance of the magnifying glass in relation to the father.
