Cucurbita
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Cucurbita is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white photo of a pumpkin vine. The thick stems twist in a loop, with two bulbous ends that look like small pumpkins. The curves are sharp in some spots, smooth in others. The artist took everyday plants and turned them into striking shapes. This one looks almost like a sketch or a drawing, but it’s a real photo. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl—he made science look like art.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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