Parnassia palustris
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This close-up shows a single flower with sharp, spiky petals and a fuzzy center. The petals are thin and point outward like starbursts, while the middle looks soft and rounded. The whole thing is in black and white, with light and dark areas making the details stand out. The artist used a camera to capture this flower in a way that looks almost like a drawing. The texture of the petals is clear, with tiny lines showing their edges. Check out Blossfeldt, Karl for more of his flower photography.
