Design in Nature c. 1915

"Design in Nature" is a photographic work by Edward R. Dickson, a prominent photographer from the early 20th century, known for his innovative and often abstract approach to photography. The photo is a study in light and shadow, depicting a delicate branch and leaves cast against a blank background. Dickson's "Design in Nature" demonstrates the artistic beauty found within the natural world, emphasizing form and pattern in an abstract, simplified way. The image is characteristic of the Pictorialist movement, which sought to elevate photography as an art form by exploring artistic expression through technical means.