The artwork, titled “Prelim Drawing Ceiling Decoration for Philips,” was created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1951. It belongs to the Op Art movement and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork features an intricate pattern of geometrically arranged figures, with an array of butterflies, bats, and birds intricately tiled to create a sense of dynamic symmetry and vibrant motion. The central area depicts a highly organized tessellation, radiating outward in a series of recursive and mirrored motifs. Employing a vivid color palette with shades of yellow, orange, white, and gray, the composition demonstrates Escher’s meticulous attention to detail and his fascination with mathematical concepts and optical illusions. The overall design is both visually complex and methodically harmonious, embodying the distinctive characteristics of Escher’s unique artistic vision.