Aspidium filix mas
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
Aspidium filix mas is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white image of two fern fronds with tightly coiled spirals at their tips. The leaves are detailed, showing veins and edges clearly. The background is plain, keeping focus on the plants. The artist used a printing method called photogravure, which lets ink sink into fine lines for sharp detail. This makes the textures of the ferns look almost real. Next, check out the artist Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant-focused work.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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