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Abutilon, by Karl Blossfeldt, 1928

Abutilon

Karl Blossfeldt

1928

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Abutilon is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Karl Blossfeldt
When & what style?
1928
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white photograph of a flower. The flower is centered in the image and has many petals that are pointed at the tips. The petals are layered on top of each other, creating a sense of depth. The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps the flower stand out. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of photography, you might want to check out the work of artist Blossfeldt, Karl.

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