The Lily c. 1931 - 1932

Margaret Lowengrund made this monochrome print called 'The Lily' and as you can see, it’s a lovely example of how light and shade can bring an image to life. I imagine Lowengrund carefully applying layers to build up depth and texture. See how the lily seems to emerge from the darkness? It reminds me of Georgia O’Keefe’s flower paintings, but here, the lily is part of a bigger landscape. There’s a real sense of intimacy and looking here, as though we're being invited into a secret garden. The detail in the leaves and petals tells me that Lowengrund was really interested in the forms of nature. I love how printmaking allows artists to explore tone in such a subtle, beautiful way. It's a reminder that artists like Lowengrund are always in conversation with one another through their work.