The artwork titled “Portrait of a Man” was created by the artist M.C. Escher in the year 1917. It is classified under the art movement of Expressionism and belongs to the genre of portrait art.
The artwork is a monochromatic representation of a man’s face, characterized by bold, sweeping lines and stark contrasts. The facial features are simplified and geometric, highlighting the Expressionist focus on conveying emotion and psychological depth rather than achieving realistic representation. The hair is depicted with a series of fluid, rhythmic curves, while shadows and contours of the face are rendered with thick, angular lines, creating a striking, almost abstract visual effect.
