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Each bird acts as a mirror image or rotation of its neighbour, demonstrating a precise control over form and negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscher often drew inspiration from his travels, particularly the Moorish tiles he observed at the Alhambra in Spain. These experiences encouraged him to move beyond traditional representational art toward the creation of abstract, repeating patterns. This specific work is a clear example of his ability to merge rigorous mathematical calculation with artistic expression. The birds are stylised, focusing on the silhouette and the way they fit together rather than anatomical realism. The result is a visual puzzle that invites the viewer to analyse the underlying structure of the design. This print is a representative example of his mid-career output, during which he refined his techniques in woodcut and lithography to explore the infinite nature of the plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/circular-fish-m-c-escher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCircular Fish by M.C. 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