Adiantum pedatum
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
Adiantum pedatum is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows ferns in close-up. The stems twist and the leaves curl in tight spirals. It’s mostly black and white, with some thin white lines where the light hits. The artist used a special printing method to make it look almost like a drawing. The details are sharp, even in the shadows. Look up Blossfeldt, Karl next—he made lots of plant photos like this.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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