Plane-filling Motif with Fish and Bird 1951

"Plane-filling Motif with Fish and Bird" is a 1951 woodcut by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. Known for his tessellations and impossible structures, Escher uses geometric shapes and repeating patterns to create a seamless design with four stylized fish. The fish, rendered in white against a black background, are intricately patterned and seem to occupy the entire surface of the work. The work demonstrates Escher's mastery of visual illusion and his interest in the interplay of form and space.