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a u. c Aristolochia clematitis; b Hyoscyamus niger

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

Three close-up black and white photographs exhibit detailed views of a plant with leaves and a bud. The images showcase the leaves' textures, vein patterns, and the central bulbous bud structure. The leaves are curled around a thin stem in the top and bottom images, while the central image displays the bud at the center with a portion of the stem visible on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7805 × 9995 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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