Centaurea ruthenica

Centaurea ruthenica

Karl Blossfeldt

1928

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black and white photograph of a flower, likely a tulip, with its petals curled up. The flower is centered in the frame, with a long stem extending from the bottom. The background is a solid light color, which helps the flower stand out. The flower's petals are tightly closed, giving it a unique and interesting shape. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this type of flower, you might want to look up the subject "tulipa".

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