The artwork titled “Rippled Surface Colour,” created by the artist M.C. Escher in 1950, belongs to the Op Art movement and falls within the genre of tessellation.
In the artwork, Escher employs intricate patterns and geometrically precise shapes to create an optical illusion effect synonymous with the Op Art movement. The visual representation features an interplay of undulating lines and mirrored ripples, evoking a sense of movement on a seemingly static surface. The black and white coloration accentuates the striking contrast and depth within the tessellated design, capturing the viewer’s attention through its rhythmic, wave-like forms.