Eggs and Box #1 1938

"Eggs and Box #1" (1938) by Nathan Lerner is a striking black and white photograph exploring abstract forms. The composition features two circular objects suspended within a network of taut threads against a light-filled background, creating a dynamic play of lines and negative space. The stark contrast of light and dark, along with the geometric shapes, evoke a sense of both precision and randomness, characteristic of the artist's exploration of Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. Lerner's use of simple yet evocative imagery challenges viewers to consider the interplay of form, texture, and light.