Chrysant before 1896

"Chrysant" is a black and white photograph by Kazumasa Ogawa, a renowned Japanese photographer. The image, created before 1896, showcases a delicate arrangement of chrysanthemums, a flower with significant cultural importance in Japan. Ogawa's expertise in botanical photography is evident in the intricate detail and graceful composition of the blossoms, capturing their beauty in a minimalist yet powerful way. The photograph exemplifies the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, appreciating the inherent beauty found in the simple and imperfect.