Geum rivale
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’s flower and stem. The petals are long and pointed, fanning out in a deep V-shape. The center looks fuzzy, almost like tiny hairs. The edges are dark, fading to a lighter gray toward the middle. The artist focused on the texture—how the petals twist and the stem splits open. It’s not a painting but a printed image, made to look like a detailed drawing. If you like this, look up Blossfeldt, Karl for more plant close-ups.
