Achillea umbellata

Achillea umbellata

Karl Blossfeldt

1928

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a single plant with long, narrow leaves arranged in a fan shape. The leaves are dark and textured, almost like they’re made of rough bark. The background is plain and light, so the plant stands out clearly. The artist used a printing method that makes the leaves look almost three-dimensional. This technique captures tiny details in the plant’s surface. Look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant-focused work.

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