a Callicarpa dichotoma; b Fraxinus ornus; c Cornus pubescens
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up black-and-white photo of three different leaves. The top and bottom images show long, slender leaves with rough edges. The middle image is a wider leaf with a smooth, rounded shape and visible veins. All three are placed against a plain background. These aren’t painted—they’re photos turned into prints. The artist focused on the textures and shapes of plants, almost like they’re studying nature under a microscope. If you like this style, look up Blossfeldt, Karl.
