Aconiyum anthora
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Karl Blossfeldt
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Aconiyum anthora is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a single, dried plant with long, pointed leaves radiating from a thin stem. The leaves are arranged in a star shape, all facing outward. The background is plain and light-colored, making the plant stand out clearly. The artist used a printing method called photogravure, which captures fine details in the plant’s texture. Each leaf shows tiny veins and edges, almost like a real plant under a magnifying glass. Next, look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant photography.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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