Reptiles Colour (1943) by M.C. Escher

“Reptiles Colour” is an artwork created by M.C. Escher in 1943, belonging to the Surrealism art movement and classified as an animal painting. The artwork depicts a fantastical scene where miniature green reptiles appear to come to life from a two-dimensional drawing. These reptiles crawl over various three-dimensional objects such as a dodecahedron, books, a bottle, a glass, various plants, and a small case. The intricate detail and use of perspective create a surreal transition from the flat, tessellated drawing to the tangible, real-world elements, embodying Escher’s fascination with the interplay between perception and reality.

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