Cetraria [islandica]/Cladonia uncialis,, (undated)

Lubell 2/10: 60

Ink drawing of two lichens, including the rare cladonia lichen, devoid of any background or spatial context. With no coloring, the primary way in which Lubell differentiates the parts of the lichen comes from shading (largely crosshatching) and outline. A variety of different shapes, sizes, and styles to each branch are used, from a blank outline to a larger, tree trunk-like branch in the center. The lack of a central pattern, structure, or context gives the entire plant an uncontrollable, chaotic energy. Title is in draft form, sketched in pencil, with the number 2 circled below it. Drawn on illustration board, which is stained, especially on the right side.

27.9 x 20.1cm