a u. c Thujopsis dolabrata; b Ruta graveolens

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of three abstract organic forms. The photo is divided into three sections, each showcasing a separate close-up of a complex organic structure. The top and bottom sections show elongated, interlocking shapes that resemble a series of shells or seed pods, arranged in a curve. The central section displays two identical star-like formations side by side, each with radiating arms and a dense central part. The grayscale photograph emphasizes the textures and contrasts of these forms. The image number "67" is printed on the bottom right corner outside the border of the photo layout.