Bryonia alba
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bryonia alba is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, depicting leaf, held at National Gallery of Art.
This close-up shows a single leaf with sharp, jagged edges and a thick stem curling upward. The leaf’s veins are clearly visible, and its surface looks textured, almost like bark. The background is plain and light, making the leaf stand out. The artist used a printing method that captures fine details, almost like an old photograph. This was made in 1928, but it looks like it could be a study of nature itself. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant-focused work.
