Michauxia campanuloides
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 dried plant with a tall, spiky center and eight sharp, star-like arms spreading out below. The image is in black and white, with dark shadows and light highlights showing texture. The background is plain, making the plant stand out clearly. The artist focused on tiny details, like the rough edges and tiny hairs on the plant’s arms. This is a type of photogravure print, which means it was made by pressing ink into etched metal plates. Check out Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his detailed plant photos.
