Eranthis cilicica
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Eranthis cilicica is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a close-up photo of a single flower bud. The petals are still tight, wrapped around each other. Light hits the edges, making them glow a little. The artist focused on tiny details—like the texture of the bud and the way it grows. This isn’t paint; it’s a printed photo, so every line is sharp. Look up Blossfeldt, Karl next to see more of his plant photos.
