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a u. c Thujopsis dolabrata; b Solanum tuberosum

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

The image displays three horizontal panels focusing on plant elements. The top and bottom panels feature elongated arrangements of seed pods or buds, while the middle panel contains two large flowers. The image is in black and white, showcasing shades of gray, black, and white. The first panel presents the elongated plant component at the top, while the middle panel shows two flowers side by side. The bottom panel mirrors the top with another horizontal arrangement of seed pods.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7824 × 10067 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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