Tapestry (1950) by M.C. Escher

Tapestry - M.C. Escher - 1950

Artwork Information

TitleTapestry
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1950
Art MovementOp Art

About Tapestry

The artwork, titled “Tapestry,” was created by M.C. Escher in 1950. It is part of the Op Art movement and belongs to the genre of tessellation. The left side of the artwork displays a working drawing from 1949, while the right side shows the completed tapestry from 1950.

The tapestry features an intricate pattern employing Escher’s signature style of tessellation. The design seamlessly transitions from birds at the top to fish at the bottom, creating a remarkable optical illusion. The visual effect is achieved through a series of interlocking forms, meticulously balanced in terms of color and shape. The birds are depicted in shades of orange and black, while the fish are rendered in black and various hues of the same tone. The artwork exemplifies Escher’s genius in manipulating geometric shapes to produce visually captivating transformations, characteristic of his contributions to the Op Art movement.

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