When did M.C. Escher start making art?

M.C. Escher began creating art in the early 20th century, specifically after he graduated from the School for Architecture and the Decorative Arts in Haarlem, Netherlands, in 1922. Initially focused on graphic arts and printmaking, he developed his distinctive style characterized by intricate tessellations and impossible constructions in the late 1930s and 1940s. His work gained significant recognition in the 1950s, showcasing his unique mathematical and spatial explorations.