Artist
ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE (1946–1989)
Title
CALLA LILY

Medium
Silver gelatin print, mounted on board

Signature
Signed on recto, signed and stamped on verso
Dimensions
Photograph: 18 15/16 × 18 3/4 in. (48.1 × 47.6 cm)
Frame: 25 × 30 in. (63.5 × 76.2 cm)

Description
This close-up study of a calla lily exemplifies Robert Mapplethorpe’s mastery of botanical photography. Photographed from the side against a deep black background, the flower’s gracefully curling petals are rendered with exceptional clarity and sculptural presence. Through precise lighting and formal composition, Mapplethorpe transforms the natural subject into an elegant exploration of line, texture, and timeless beauty.

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