Zonnebloemen c. 1865 - 1900

laurenslodewijkkleijn

goth

repetition of black

square composition

natural shape and form

mother nature

natural composition

creature

repetition of black colour

carved

natural texture

"Zonnebloemen," meaning "sunflowers" in Dutch, is a photographic negative by Dutch artist Laurens Lodewijk Kleijn, dating from around 1865-1900. The image depicts a close-up of a sunflower plant, its leaves and stem rendered in stark detail against a blurred background. The high contrast and sharp lines characteristic of early photographic processes contribute to the artwork's timeless aesthetic and document the artist's interest in capturing natural forms with clarity.