A strikingly intimate close-up of a Persian Violet Cyclamen captured by Irving Penn with his signature precision and elegance, rendered in rich, velvety tones that emphasize the flower's delicate, upswept petals. Penn's masterful use of light and shadow transforms this botanical subject into a study of sculptural beauty, isolating the bloom against a neutral background to celebrate its organic form. Printed in 2006 as a pigment print, the work reflects Penn's lifelong dedication to elevating everyday subjects into timeless, refined works of art.