Picea excelsa
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern walking stick
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white photo of two tall, skinny sticks. They look rough and bumpy all the way up. At the top, each has a strange, spiky crown that almost looks like a mushroom or a weird plant. The artist focused on the texture—every bump and crack is clear. These aren’t trees or plants, but they’re meant to look like something natural. Want to see more? Check out Blossfeldt, Karl.
