Equisetum Hyemale (Rough Horsetail) and Equisetum Arvense (Field Horsetail) before 1928

This striking photographic print from 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt (1866-1932), titled "Equisetum Hyemale (Rough Horsetail) and Equisetum Arvense (Field Horsetail)", exemplifies his signature style of plant photography. Blossfeldt, a German sculptor and photographer, meticulously captured the intricate details of plants, revealing their hidden beauty and geometric forms. His work influenced modernist art movements, particularly in the realm of design. This print showcases two varieties of horsetail plants, highlighting their unique textures and patterns in close-up detail, emphasizing their almost architectural, formal qualities.