Salvia aethiopis

About this work

This is a close-up of a spiky plant with two large, curved leaves at the bottom. Above them, a tall stem holds a cluster of sharp, pointed buds. The background is plain and dark, making the plant stand out in white and gray tones. The artist used a printing method called photogravure, which lets light and dark areas show up clearly. This makes the plant look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl, the photographer who made this.