Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines primitivie just another beautiful sculptural thing

just another beautiful sculptural thing for the shelf

and one small loss to interior edge of tail feathers visible just if viewed directly from above or below

but overall pretty good condition

Obituary from The New York Times below

include the European Turtle Dove (now endangered)

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines primitivie just another beautiful sculptural thingI'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.