Symphytum officinale
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white photo of a plant’s flower from above. The petals form a rounded shape with two small bumps on top. Below them, fuzzy stamens stick out like dark hairs. The artist focused on tiny details to show how strange and precise nature can be. This kind of close-up work was common in early photography. Next, look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant photos.
