Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures picture frames

picture frames

8 7/8" t x 5 1/4" w (I seem to have forgotten to measure the depth but would say 3" or so

A true mid-century piece

This is the time of year I want to buy pottery

other times a near one

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures picture framesI'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.