Verbena canadensis
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
Verbena canadensis is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white photo of a single leafy plant branch. The leaves are jagged, with rough edges and a slightly fuzzy texture. The stem is thin and splits into smaller branches, holding the leaves at different angles. This image looks like a close-up study of a plant, focusing on its natural shape and details. The artist used a special printing method called photogravure to create this precise, almost sculpted look. If you like this style, check out Blossfeldt, Karl.
Karl Blossfeldt (13 June 1865 – 9 December 1932) was a German photographer and sculptor.
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