Circle Limit I

Angular fish interlock in black and white. Their backbones follow hyperbolic lines, changing direction and color as the pattern repeats.

Interior detailBoundary detail · Fine Geometric construction

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The construction

Alternating kites on {6,4} place the black fish. Only color-preserving symmetries repeat its outline; the differently shaped white fish emerge between them.

About this study

A vector reconstruction of the original angular silhouettes, eyes and fin marks. Fine print texture and the signature are omitted.

EscherMath reference ↗