Phacelia tanacetifolia
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
Phacelia tanacetifolia is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a close-up of two spiky plants with long, thin leaves radiating outward. The center shows small buds or flowers, barely visible. The background is plain and light, making the dark leaves stand out sharply. The artist used a printing method that creates deep blacks and soft grays, almost like an old photo. It looks like they were studying how plants grow up close. Check out technique: chiaroscuro to see how this kind of lighting works.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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