The Tree, Martha's Vineyard 15 1973

"The Tree, Martha's Vineyard 15" is a 1973 black and white photograph by Aaron Siskind. It features a close-up of a fallen tree trunk, emphasizing the rough texture of the bark and a large knothole in the center. The tree's shadow, cast across the forest floor, creates an intricate pattern of light and dark, characteristic of Siskind's "abstraction from nature" style. The image exemplifies his interest in the interplay of form and light, transforming a seemingly simple subject into a powerful and evocative composition.