Trollius europaeus
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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Trollius europaeus is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a cluster of dark, crinkled petals with smooth, rounded buds at the center. The shapes twist outward in a tight circle, almost like a star. The background is a flat, pale gray that makes the petals stand out sharply. The artist used shadows and light to give the petals a three-dimensional look, almost like they’re made of fabric. The way the light hits the edges makes them look thick and real. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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