“Sphere Surface with Fishes Colour” is an artwork created by the renowned artist M.C. Escher in the year 1958. It belongs to the “Op Art” movement and falls under the genre of tessellation.
The artwork features an intricately patterned sphere comprising highly detailed and repetitive geometric fish and circular motifs, creating a mesmerizing visual effect that is characteristic of tessellation art. The design progressively spirals inward towards the center of the sphere, invoking a sensation of depth and movement. The colors range from darker shades to lighter hues, enhancing the optical illusion created by the interlocking fish pattern. The background is a warm reddish-brown that contrasts sharply with the monochrome palette of the sphere, further highlighting its complex symmetrical structure.