The artwork titled “Initial V,” created by the renowned artist M.C. Escher in 1931, belongs to the art movement known as Expressionism. This illustration is part of a series called “De vreeselijke avonturen van Scholastica.”
The artwork depicts a surreal and somewhat haunting illustration of an owl intertwined with the letter ‘V’. The owl appears startled, with its feathers and wings stylized in a manner that blends with the rigid lines forming the ‘V’. The black-and-white composition emphasizes the dramatic contrast and intricate detailing typical of Escher’s work. The owl’s exaggerated and expressive features align with the Expressionist movement, which focuses on conveying emotional experience rather than physical reality.
