Eryngium giganteum
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a close-up photo of a single thistle-like flower. The petals are sharp and spiky, radiating outward in a star shape. The center is dark and fuzzy, while the edges fade to a lighter gray. The artist used only light and shadow to make the texture pop. No color is here—just deep blacks and soft grays. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant photos.
