a Cornus Nuttallii; b Cornus officinalis
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern walking stick
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two close-up photos of twisted branches. The top picture has a long, curved stick with small leaves at the end, while the bottom one shows a thicker branch with a few larger leaves. Both images are in black and white, with sharp shadows making the textures stand out. These aren’t paintings—they’re photos turned into prints. The artist focused on how branches look up close, almost like sculptures. Next, look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant photography.
