Symphytum officianale

Symphytum officianale

Karl Blossfeldt

1928

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black and white photograph of a plant with fuzzy stems and leaves. The plant is centered in the image, with the stems and leaves extending outward from the center. The background of the image is a light gray color. The plant appears to be a type of flowering plant, with small, delicate leaves and stems that are covered in fine hairs. The image is rendered in a high level of detail, with the texture of the plant's leaves and stems visible. This image is a photogravure by Karl Blossfeldt, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

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