Salvia argentea
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
Salvia argentea is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white photo of a single plant stem. The top bud is still closed, while the bottom has a cluster of dried, papery leaves. The background is plain and dark, making the plant stand out sharply. The artist focused on the plant’s textures—fuzzy stems, rough buds, and thin leaves. This was part of a project studying plants up close. Check out Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his detailed plant photos.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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