a Cornus Nuttallii; b Cornus Nuttallii; c Acer
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern walking stick
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up of three black-and-white images of plant stems. The top shows a thick branch with a bulbous knot and a smaller side shoot. The middle focuses on a Y-shaped fork where two branches split. The bottom displays a long stem with a single leaf bud and a sharp point. These images look like they were made using a special printing method called photogravure. The artist focused on the textures of the wood and leaves, making them look almost sculptural. Next, check out the artist Blossfeldt, Karl.
