Twee vlakken met Japanse esdoorn en scheuten van pioenrozen before 1897

"Twee vlakken met Japanse esdoorn en scheuten van pioenrozen" is an anonymous botanical photograph dating from before 1897. This photo, part of a larger album, uses a photogravure technique to capture the intricate details of the leaves of a Japanese Maple tree and the budded stems of Peonies. The artist's focus on texture and detail makes for a striking and almost abstract composition. The use of natural light and careful arrangement of the specimens creates a timeless sense of beauty in the everyday.