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a Equisetum hiemale; b Equisetum maximum; c Equisetum hiemale

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

The image displays three vertically oriented cone-shaped sculptures with textured and layered designs in grayscale. The material appears to have a smooth finish with ridges and grooves, possibly indicating a wood or metal medium. Each sculpture tapers towards the top and features stacked or layered sections. The sculptures are presented in a row, suggesting a sense of uniformity or thematic connection between them.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7713 × 9950 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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