Vaccinium corymbosum

Vaccinium corymbosum

Karl Blossfeldt

1928

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a photograph of a plant with white flowers and a long stem. The flowers are clustered together at the top of the stem, with some facing upwards and others downwards. The stem is thin and has a few leaves attached to it. The background of the image is dark, which makes the white flowers stand out. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The image is a photogravure by Karl Blossfeldt, titled "Vaccinium corymbosum", created in 1928. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you're interested in learning more about Blossfeldt's work, you could look up Karl Blossfeldt.

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