Achillea millefolium
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up of a plant with lots of tiny white flowers. The leaves are feathery and dark, packed tightly together. Light and shadow make the petals look almost three-dimensional. This isn’t a painting—it’s a photo turned into a print. The artist focused on how light hits each flower, making them stand out against the dark background. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl—he made many plant photos like this one.
