Corn Lilies

The image displays a monochromatic, close-up view of several lush, wavy tulip petals artistically arrayed to create a visually textured and dynamic composition. The striking play of light and shadows accentuates the elegant curves and silky surfaces of the petals, emphasizing their delicate and sculptural nature in a purely black and white palette. This creates a sense of depth and movement, making each petal appear as though it is delicately undulating.

The image displays a monochromatic, close-up view of several lush, wavy tulip petals artistically arrayed to create a visually textured and dynamic composition. The striking play of light and shadows accentuates the elegant curves and silky surfaces of the petals, emphasizing their delicate and sculptural nature in a purely black and white palette. This creates a sense of depth and movement, making each petal appear as though it is delicately undulating.

Name/Title

Corn Lilies

Entry/Object ID

2016.0916.3

Description

Black and white photographic close-up print of leaves. Duplicate of 2015.527.6 on website

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection, Jim and Nan Robertson Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Reed Thomas

Date made

1978

Notes

Technique: Black and White Film Photography

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

matboard, bottom right, below photograph

Transcription

Reed Thomas

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: W16.1875" x H20.1875" Image Size: W10.125" x H12.875"