Allium Ostronoskianum

Allium Ostronoskianum

Karl Blossfeldt

1928

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white photo of a tulip, its petals closed, with a long stem and leaves at the top. The background is a solid color. The tulip is centered in the frame, with its leaves and petals taking up most of the space. The stem is thin and straight, leading up to the leaves and petals. The background is a solid color, which helps the tulip stand out. If you're interested in learning more about this style of photography, you might want to check out the work of Blossfeldt, Karl.

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