Plane-filling Motif with Fish and Bird

1951

M.C. Escher

Associated Names
M.C. Escher

Artist, Dutch, 1898 - 1972

The image shows four abstract fish-like shapes made of intricate lines and patterns arranged in a grid. The forms resemble fish with flowing extensions and circles. The bodies feature dark patterns resembling scales. Each fish faces right, creating a sense of movement. The black background contrasts with the pale figures, highlighting their abstract qualities.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    linoleum cut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 13.7 x 16.3 cm (5 3/8 x 6 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.7 x 20.3 cm (6 15/16 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.109.67

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bool 1981, no. 376

  • Volume Title

    Scrapbook 10: p.53

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1981

  • Bool, F.H. et al. M.C. Escher: His Life and Complete Graphic Work. Amsterdam: Meulenhoff, 1981; English-language edition, New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1982.

Wikidata ID

Q74045396

You may be interested in

Loading Results