Silphium laciniatum
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two twisted plant stems. They look rough and gnarled, with thick lines and small bumps. The stems curve in different directions, almost like they’re reaching out. The artist focused on the strange shapes of plants. These aren’t pretty flowers—they’re wild, almost like nature’s own sculptures. Look up Blossfeldt, Karl next to see more of his plant photos.
