a Polypodiaceae Aspidieae; b Vaccinium corymbosum; c Polystichum falcatum
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three close-up black-and-white photos of plants. The top picture is a curled fern frond with detailed veins. The middle one is a cluster of small, rounded berries on a stem. The bottom is another fern, this time with a loose, wavy frond. The artist focused on texture and tiny details, like the bumpy surface of the berries or the fine lines in the leaves. Each plant looks almost sculpted, not just drawn. Next, look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his hyper-detailed plant photos.
