The artwork is titled “Symmetry Watercolor 70 Butterfly,” created by the artist M.C. Escher in the year 1948. It is part of the Op Art movement and falls under the genre of tessellation.
The artwork exhibits a meticulous arrangement of butterflies in a continuous, interlocking pattern that showcases Escher’s masterful application of symmetry and repetition. Each butterfly is rendered in a harmonious blend of colors, primarily orange, yellow, and purple, which together create a visually engaging pattern. The precision in the shapes of the butterflies and their seamless integration into the tessellation exemplifies the mathematical ingenuity Escher is renowned for. The repetition of the form with slight variations presents an illusion of movement, drawing the viewer into the intricate design.
