The artwork, titled “Poster,” was created by M.C. Escher in the year 1920. The piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the genre of a poster.
The artwork depicts a dramatically stylized skull, rendered in strong geometric shapes and high contrast grayscale, emblematic of Expressionist techniques intended to evoke intense emotion. The skull takes up most of the composition, creating a powerful focal point. The text, written in Dutch, reads “Het Aangezicht des Doods!” translating to “The Face of Death!” followed by exclamatory phrases “ENORM! SENSATIONEEL! YZIG!” which emphasize the dramatic, sensational nature of the poster. The stark and striking depiction, combined with bold typography, showcases Escher’s skill in creating visually arresting and thought-provoking images.
