Aesculus parviflora
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white photo of three tall, skinny plants. Each one has a thick stem with bumpy, layered sections. At the top, the stems split into sharp, spiky parts that look like fingers. The faces carved into the stems are simple but clear. Eyes, noses, and mouths are pressed into the wood, making it look like the plants have human expressions. This is a type of close-up photo called photogravure. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl.
