Erica herbacea
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
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Erica herbacea is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This close-up shows a single flower with thick white petals and a dark center, hanging from a spiky green stem. The petals look soft but slightly wrinkled, and the stem has sharp, pointed leaves. The background is plain and blurry, keeping all focus on the plant. The artist used a printing method that makes the lines look almost carved into the page. This was one of many plant studies they did—each flower gets its own careful look. Next, check out Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of their detailed plant photos.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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