Asclepias syriaca
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
Asclepias syriaca is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, depicting Tulipa, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a close-up photo of a flower from behind. The petals are wide and slightly curled at the edges. The center looks fuzzy, and the stem is thin with a few small leaves. This isn’t painted—it’s a photogravure, which means it’s a print made from a photo etched into metal. The artist focused on the flower’s shape and texture, not color. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl, who made many detailed plant photos like this.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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