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Adiantum pedatum

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows six large, spiraling fern fronds unfurling, with each curl forming a circular shape at the top. The color palette is a monochrome grayscale with various shades of black, white, and gray. The fronds are positioned vertically, with their stems rising from the bottom and curving upwards to form the spirals, creating an organic pattern. The background is a muted off-white or light gray, emphasizing the darker fronds.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7820 × 10083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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