Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures with the name of the

with the name of the photographer

and when laid on its side it looks almost like a piece of architecture

Not totally my usual sort of this for the shop

other times a near one

A true mid-century piece

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures with the name of theI'm a sucker for a micrograph a photo shot through a microscope, looking like beautiful abstractions but also holding keys to the construction of the universe. I believe these are strands of algae, and that the photograph, signed on reverse, dates to the 1940s or so. 4 7 8" x 4 7 8". Silver gelatin print, matte paper, nice rich tonality, very good condition.