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Saxifraga Willkommniana

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture in the image is an abstract form resembling a tree with multiple branches extending outwards like a fan. The material appears to be a dark, metallic substance, likely metal or bronze, highlighted with a rough texture that gives an earthy quality to its surface. The sculpture's color is a deep, dark gray or black, with subtle variations and reflections. In relation to humans, the sculpture stands upright with a sturdy base and branches extending outwards, suggesting a moderate size when scaled to human dimensions.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7762 × 9975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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