Eryngium Bourgatii

About this work

This is a single thorny plant stem with sharp, spiky leaves. The drawing is all in black and white, with the leaves looking almost like metal. The background is plain and light, so the plant stands out clearly. The artist used a printing method called photogravure, which lets them capture fine details like these tiny leaf veins. It’s not a painting—it’s a printed image that looks almost real. Next, check out artist: Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant close-ups.