Who painted Aquilegia chrysantha?

Aquilegia chrysantha was painted by Karl Blossfeldt in 1928.

Where can I see Aquilegia chrysantha?

Aquilegia chrysantha is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Aquilegia chrysantha?

Museum-quality prints of Aquilegia chrysantha are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Aquilegia chrysantha

Karl Blossfeldt , 1928

Aquilegia chrysantha is a print by Karl Blossfeldt. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Aquilegia chrysantha is a 1928 photogravure print by Karl Blossfeldt, featuring a close-up of a columbine flower. Contrary to visual notes suggesting a tulip, the species depicted is explicitly identified as Aquilegia chrysantha.

Subject & Meaning

The print embodies Blossfeldt's lifelong fascination with natural forms, highlighting the structural intricacies of the columbine's organic patterns, stamens, and pistils.

Technique & Style

Employing photogravure, Blossfeldt achieved detailed, realistic textures and shading, with the flower's light-colored petals curved outward against a muted background, emphasizing its central structure.

History & Provenance

Created in 1928, Aquilegia chrysantha was published the following year in Blossfeldt's collection Urformen der Kunst (Archetypes of Art), showcasing his botanical photography.