Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures confident hand in strong black

confident hand in strong black ink all the way through

leaving that open curve

with the name of the photographer

and an especially nicely done front

This is the time of year I want to buy pottery

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures confident hand in strong blackI'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.