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Cobaea scandens

Karl Blossfeldt

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a detailed close-up of a flower with distinct petals and veining. The color palette is monochromatic in grayscale, highlighting the texture and structure of the petals. The flower fills the frame, with petals radiating outward from the center where an unopened bud is located. The flower stands out against a plain background, with the page number '73' visible at the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1928
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
7862 × 10103 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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