Angelica 

Wilhelm Heise created this black and white image of clustered Angelica plants using etching. Heise lived through both World Wars, and his artistic career spanned most of the twentieth century, a period marked by profound shifts in artistic expression, from expressionism to new objectivity and beyond. Consider how Heise seems to magnify the plant, presenting it almost as if it is an entire landscape. He invites us to consider the natural world with a renewed sense of curiosity and respect. While the era was trending towards abstraction, Heise grounds himself in reality. Angelica, with its medicinal and historical associations, also invites contemplation on the relationship between humanity and nature. This etching transcends a mere botanical study; it serves as a lens through which we might reflect on our place within the environment, and perhaps to consider the social and historical layers intertwined with the natural world.