Cucurbita

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of wrought iron elements featuring intricate scrollwork and twisting patterns. The image is divided into three horizontal sections, each showcasing different spirals and curls made from metal. The top section displays a single metal rod with a series of tightly wound helixes extending from each end. The middle section presents multiple spirals emanating from a central axis and flowing in various directions. The bottom section features another coiled element with looser and more elongated curves that wrap tightly around the rod, ending in a smaller, compressed spiral.