Was Escher a Surrealist?

No, Escher was not a Surrealist. By definition, Surrealist artists were part of an art movement that emerged after World War I and lasted through the mid-1960s. They sought to explore the inner workings of the unconscious mind by producing dream-like images. M.C. Escher was not associated with the movement, though his graphic prints featuring infinite staircases, twisted perspectives and self-replicating animals may seem dreamlike based on his masterful use of illusion. Shop a variety of M.C. Escher art on 1stDibs.